Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in Paraguay
Paraguay: Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate was 1.34 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Paraguay, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Paraguay is 1.34 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 87.3% on the previous year and down 89.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Paraguay peaked at 290 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -93.75 % change on previous year, in 1982.
That places Paraguay 89th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | -62.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1972 | -6.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1979 | -20 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | -33.33 % change on previous year | +66.7% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | -93.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | -25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | -16.67 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1992 | -31.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 11.11 % change on previous year | -134.9% |
| 1994 | 20 % change on previous year | +80.0% |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1996 | -11.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | -9.43 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 1998 | -29.17 % change on previous year | +209.2% |
| 1999 | -41.18 % change on previous year | +41.2% |
| 2000 | -5 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 31.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 60 % change on previous year | +90.0% |
| 2005 | 15 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2006 | 19.57 % change on previous year | +30.4% |
| 2007 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -81.4% |
| 2008 | 22.81 % change on previous year | +527.2% |
| 2009 | 21.43 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 21.18 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 16.5 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
| 2012 | 7.5 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 2013 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -69.0% |
| 2014 | 12.88 % change on previous year | +453.8% |
| 2015 | 12.08 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 19.16 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 2017 | 0.5025 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 2018 | 30 % change on previous year | +5870.0% |
| 2019 | 290 % change on previous year | +866.7% |
| 2020 | 66.27 % change on previous year | -77.1% |
| 2021 | 165.96 % change on previous year | +150.4% |
| 2022 | 20.87 % change on previous year | -87.4% |
| 2023 | 10.54 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 2024 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 1.34 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.34 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 1.34 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.34 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country … asylum annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5870.0% | 0.5025 % change on previous year | 30 % change on previous year |
| 2019 | +866.7% | 30 % change on previous year | 290 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -17.83 % change on previous year | -62.5 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | -21.09 % change on previous year | -93.75 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | -6.02 % change on previous year | -41.18 % change on previous year | 32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.9 % change on previous year | -5 % change on previous year | 60 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.21 % change on previous year | 0.5025 % change on previous year | 290 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.99 % change on previous year | 1.34 % change on previous year | 165.96 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 86 Namibia 1.96 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Switzerland 1.9 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Malaysia 1.87 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Malawi 0.8778 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Estonia 0.6237 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Peru 0.447 % change on previous year compare
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 refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Paraguay?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Paraguay was 1.34 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 290 % change on previous year in 2019.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was -93.75 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Paraguay rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- Paraguay ranks 89th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.