Net migration metrics in Paraguay
Paraguay: Net migration metrics was -12,500 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-12,500
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
188th
of 236 countries
All-time high
-2,477
in 1981
All-time low
-45,914
in 2007
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Paraguay, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Paraguay recorded -12,500 for net migration metrics in 2023.
That represents a change of up 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Paraguay peaked at -2,477 in 1981 and was at its lowest, -45,914, in 2007.
That places Paraguay 188th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -16,306 | — |
| 1951 | -16,138 | -1.0% |
| 1952 | -15,965 | -1.1% |
| 1953 | -15,785 | -1.1% |
| 1954 | -15,873 | +0.6% |
| 1955 | -16,157 | +1.8% |
| 1956 | -16,307 | +0.9% |
| 1957 | -16,393 | +0.5% |
| 1958 | -16,487 | +0.6% |
| 1959 | -16,656 | +1.0% |
| 1960 | -16,811 | +0.9% |
| 1961 | -16,972 | +1.0% |
| 1962 | -16,175 | -4.7% |
| 1963 | -14,086 | -12.9% |
| 1964 | -13,915 | -1.2% |
| 1965 | -13,715 | -1.4% |
| 1966 | -13,538 | -1.3% |
| 1967 | -13,346 | -1.4% |
| 1968 | -13,132 | -1.6% |
| 1969 | -12,859 | -2.1% |
| 1970 | -12,579 | -2.2% |
| 1971 | -10,446 | -17.0% |
| 1972 | -7,642 | -26.8% |
| 1973 | -4,346 | -43.1% |
| 1974 | -3,478 | -20.0% |
| 1975 | -3,807 | +9.5% |
| 1976 | -4,066 | +6.8% |
| 1977 | -4,201 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | -4,066 | -3.2% |
| 1979 | -3,570 | -12.2% |
| 1980 | -2,808 | -21.3% |
| 1981 | -2,477 | -11.8% |
| 1982 | -2,725 | +10.0% |
| 1983 | -2,845 | +4.4% |
| 1984 | -3,769 | +32.5% |
| 1985 | -3,562 | -5.5% |
| 1986 | -3,460 | -2.9% |
| 1987 | -3,445 | -0.4% |
| 1988 | -3,557 | +3.3% |
| 1989 | -4,009 | +12.7% |
| 1990 | -4,685 | +16.9% |
| 1991 | -5,420 | +15.7% |
| 1992 | -6,035 | +11.3% |
| 1993 | -6,431 | +6.6% |
| 1994 | -6,999 | +8.8% |
| 1995 | -7,653 | +9.3% |
| 1996 | -8,273 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | -8,704 | +5.2% |
| 1998 | -9,276 | +6.6% |
| 1999 | -11,362 | +22.5% |
| 2000 | -15,884 | +39.8% |
| 2001 | -27,676 | +74.2% |
| 2002 | -36,918 | +33.4% |
| 2003 | -39,941 | +8.2% |
| 2004 | -40,907 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | -42,173 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | -44,568 | +5.7% |
| 2007 | -45,914 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | -44,679 | -2.7% |
| 2009 | -40,112 | -10.2% |
| 2010 | -26,169 | -34.8% |
| 2011 | -20,427 | -21.9% |
| 2012 | -17,763 | -13.0% |
| 2013 | -17,232 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | -16,989 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | -16,834 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | -16,737 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | -16,630 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | -16,472 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | -16,263 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | -8,226 | -49.4% |
| 2021 | -8,226 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -12,500 | +52.0% |
| 2023 | -12,500 | -0.0% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's -12,500 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 4.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's -12,500 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -194.5, 64.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Paraguay changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -74.2% | -15,884 | -27,676 |
| 2022 | -52.0% | -8,226 | -12,500 |
| 2020 | +49.4% | -16,263 | -8,226 |
| 1973 | +43.1% | -7,642 | -4,346 |
| 2000 | -39.8% | -11,362 | -15,884 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -16,207 | -16,656 | -15,785 | 10 |
| 1960s | -14,455 | -16,972 | -12,859 | 10 |
| 1970s | -5,820 | -12,579 | -3,478 | 10 |
| 1980s | -3,266 | -4,009 | -2,477 | 10 |
| 1990s | -7,484 | -11,362 | -4,685 | 10 |
| 2000s | -37,877 | -45,914 | -15,884 | 10 |
| 2010s | -18,152 | -26,169 | -16,263 | 10 |
| 2020s | -10,363 | -12,500 | -8,226 | 4 |
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More population data for Paraguay
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2301 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3467 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,591 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.02 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6927 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.237 (2100)
- Population density 22.77 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 452,902 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Paraguay?
- Net migration metrics in Paraguay was -12,500 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was -2,477 in 1981.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was -45,914 in 2007.
- How does Paraguay rank for net migration metrics?
- Paraguay ranks 188th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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