Paraguay GDP Per Capita (2026)
Paraguay has a growing South American economy supported by agriculture, soybean production, livestock, hydroelectric power, trade, manufacturing, and services. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic output compares with population and helps place the country’s resource and export strengths into a per-person context. Explore Paraguay’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$9,372
Est. in USD
World Rank
#94
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+21.8%
+$1,680
South America Rank
#8
Out of 12 countries
1. Paraguay GDP Per Capita in 2026
Paraguay’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, energy, services, manufacturing, and trade. Agricultural exports and hydroelectric generation contribute significantly to national output. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that makes comparisons with economies of different sizes more meaningful.
2. Paraguay GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Paraguay GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,372 | +21.8% |
| 2025 | $7,692 | +9.6% |
| 2024 | $7,020 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $6,819 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $6,658 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $6,392 | +11.9% |
| 2020 | $5,713 | -7.4% |
| 2019 | $6,172 | -6.6% |
| 2018 | $6,609 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $6,469 | +7.0% |
| 2016 | $6,046 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | $6,125 | -11.2% |
| 2014 | $6,894 | +3.5% |
| 2013 | $6,658 | +15.1% |
| 2012 | $5,784 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | $5,907 | +23.4% |
| 2010 | $4,786 | +20.5% |
| 2009 | $3,973 | -9.8% |
| 2008 | $4,405 | +36.9% |
| 2007 | $3,217 | +32.0% |
| 2006 | $2,437 | +24.1% |
| 2005 | $1,964 | +10.6% |
| 2004 | $1,776 | +23.8% |
| 2003 | $1,434 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | $1,356 | -16.4% |
| 2001 | $1,622 | -5.6% |
| 2000 | $1,718 | -1.8% |
| 1999 | $1,749 | -6.6% |
| 1998 | $1,873 | -9.1% |
| 1997 | $2,061 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | $2,071 | +5.5% |
| 1995 | $1,963 | +12.4% |
| 1994 | $1,747 | +5.9% |
| 1993 | $1,650 | -1.3% |
| 1992 | $1,671 | -0.2% |
| 1991 | $1,674 | +38.7% |
| 1990 | $1,207 | +17.9% |
| 1989 | $1,024 | -29.5% |
| 1988 | $1,453 | +28.7% |
| 1987 | $1,129 | -18.5% |
| 1986 | $1,386 | +16.1% |
| 1985 | $1,194 | -17.0% |
| 1984 | $1,439 | -21.1% |
| 1983 | $1,824 | +7.7% |
| 1982 | $1,693 | +1.7% |
| 1981 | $1,664 | +23.8% |
| 1980 | $1,344 | — |
4. Paraguay GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+21.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+46.6%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+55.0%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+284.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Paraguay’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as agricultural productivity, exports, investment, services, and infrastructure have expanded. Weather conditions, commodity prices, inflation, exchange rates, population growth, and regional demand can influence annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through different agricultural and economic cycles.
5. Paraguay GDP Per Capita vs South America and World
Paraguay
$9,372
South America Average
$13,752
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Paraguay’s GDP per capita is approximately
31.9%
below the
South America average
and
62.8%
below the world average.
6. Paraguay GDP Per Capita Ranking in South America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Brazil | $12,313 |
| #6 | Peru | $10,960 |
| #7 | Colombia | $10,104 |
| #8 | Paraguay | $9,372 |
| #9 | Suriname | $8,856 |
| #10 | Ecuador | $7,575 |
| #11 | Bolivia | $6,333 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Paraguay
Paraguay GDP (Nominal)
$60.5 Billion
(2026)
Paraguay GDP Per Capita
$9,372
(2026)
Paraguay’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic production across the country, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the overall size of the economy and importance of agriculture and energy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production per resident. Both indicators together give a more complete economic picture.
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8. Paraguay GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $9,848 | +5.1% |
| 2028 | $10,340 | +5.0% |
| 2029 | $10,861 | +5.0% |
| 2030 | $11,410 | +5.1% |
Paraguay GDP per capita is projected to reach $11,410 by 2030, representing a 21.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Paraguay GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Paraguay GDP per capita is estimated at $9,372 in 2026.
It ranks #94 globally and #8 in South America.
GDP per capita increased by 21.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 46.6%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 55.0%.
It is approximately 31.9% below the South America average.
It is approximately 62.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $11,410 by 2030, 21.7% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Paraguay GDP Per Capita FAQs
Paraguay GDP per capita is estimated at $9,372 in 2026.
Paraguay ranks #94 globally and #8 in South America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 21.8% compared with 2025.
Paraguay GDP per capita was approximately $6,125 in 2015.
Paraguay GDP per capita is approximately 31.9% below the South America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.