Total number of international immigrants in Paraguay
Paraguay: Total number of international immigrants was 180,837 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Total number of international immigrants in Paraguay, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Paraguay is 180,837 immigrants, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Paraguay peaked at 195,884 immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 156,462 immigrants, in 2015.
That places Paraguay 123rd out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 195,884 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 186,570 immigrants | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 176,608 immigrants | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 168,243 immigrants | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 160,299 immigrants | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 156,462 immigrants | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 169,567 immigrants | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 180,837 immigrants | +6.6% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 180,837 immigrants is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522 immigrants, 98% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 180,837 immigrants is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285 immigrants, 2.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 191,227 immigrants | 186,570 immigrants | 195,884 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 172,426 immigrants | 168,243 immigrants | 176,608 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 158,380 immigrants | 156,462 immigrants | 160,299 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 175,202 immigrants | 169,567 immigrants | 180,837 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More population data for Paraguay
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3467 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2301 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4098 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2301 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 452,902 people (2100)
- Population density 22.77 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6927 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.02 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Paraguay?
- Total number of international immigrants in Paraguay was 180,837 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 195,884 immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 156,462 immigrants in 2015.
- How does Paraguay rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Paraguay ranks 123rd out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Paraguay data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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