Paraguay Live GDP
$35,567,614,855
GDP Added Today
$71,757,321
Paraguay GDP (2026)
LiveParaguay has an agriculture- and energy-based economy supported by soybeans, livestock, hydropower, food processing, commerce, and river transportation. Competitive electricity supplies and access to regional markets have helped attract investment in manufacturing and export industries. This page presents Paraguay GDP data, historical trends, and the country’s economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
4.20%
vs 2025
▼ −1.80%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$9,372
vs 2025
▲ +$1,680
Global Rank (Nominal)
#96
of 218 countries
World Share
0.05%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980–2026
47 years
Paraguay GDP Growth (1980–2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980–2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$60.54B
Lowest GDP
$4.05B
Average Growth
3.41%
1980–2026
Best Growth
11.70%
Weakest Growth
-3.00%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Paraguay
0.05%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.14%
Key Findings
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Paraguay's GDP in 2026 is $60.54B.
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It ranks #96 among 218 countries.
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Paraguay contributes 0.05% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $9,372 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.20% in 2026.
Historical Data
Paraguay GDP Historical Data (1980–2026)
| 2026 | $60,542,000,000 | 4.20% | $9,372 | 0.05% | #95 |
| 2025 | $49,358,000,000 | 6.00% | $7,692 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2024 | $44,739,000,000 | 4.70% | $7,020 | 0.04% | #100 |
| 2023 | $43,140,000,000 | 5.30% | $6,819 | 0.04% | #99 |
| 2022 | $41,841,000,000 | 0.00% | $6,658 | 0.04% | #98 |
| 2021 | $39,937,000,000 | 4.00% | $6,392 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2020 | $35,432,000,000 | -0.80% | $5,713 | 0.04% | #98 |
| 2019 | $37,925,000,000 | -0.40% | $6,172 | 0.04% | #99 |
| 2018 | $40,225,000,000 | 3.20% | $6,609 | 0.05% | #97 |
| 2017 | $38,997,000,000 | 4.80% | $6,469 | 0.05% | #95 |
| 2016 | $36,090,000,000 | 4.30% | $6,046 | 0.05% | #97 |
| 2015 | $36,211,000,000 | 3.00% | $6,125 | 0.05% | #96 |
| 2014 | $40,378,000,000 | 5.30% | $6,894 | 0.05% | #95 |
| 2013 | $38,651,000,000 | 8.30% | $6,658 | 0.05% | #94 |
| 2012 | $33,296,000,000 | -0.70% | $5,784 | 0.04% | #96 |
| 2011 | $33,737,000,000 | 4.30% | $5,907 | 0.05% | #93 |
| 2010 | $27,129,000,000 | 11.10% | $4,786 | 0.04% | #95 |
| 2009 | $22,355,000,000 | -0.30% | $3,973 | 0.04% | #99 |
| 2008 | $24,615,000,000 | 6.50% | $4,405 | 0.04% | #99 |
| 2007 | $17,856,000,000 | 5.40% | $3,217 | 0.03% | #103 |
| 2006 | $13,430,000,000 | 4.80% | $2,437 | 0.03% | #107 |
| 2005 | $10,738,000,000 | 2.10% | $1,964 | 0.02% | #112 |
| 2004 | $9,624,000,000 | 4.10% | $1,776 | 0.02% | #111 |
| 2003 | $7,691,000,000 | 4.30% | $1,434 | 0.02% | #113 |
| 2002 | $7,196,000,000 | 0.00% | $1,356 | 0.02% | #110 |
| 2001 | $8,496,000,000 | -0.80% | $1,622 | 0.02% | #100 |
| 2000 | $8,856,000,000 | -2.30% | $1,718 | 0.03% | #101 |
| 1999 | $8,837,000,000 | -1.40% | $1,749 | 0.03% | #99 |
| 1998 | $9,260,000,000 | 0.10% | $1,873 | 0.03% | #95 |
| 1997 | $9,965,000,000 | 4.20% | $2,061 | 0.03% | #93 |
| 1996 | $9,788,000,000 | 1.60% | $2,071 | 0.03% | #88 |
| 1995 | $9,062,000,000 | 6.80% | $1,963 | 0.03% | #86 |
| 1994 | $7,871,000,000 | 5.30% | $1,747 | 0.03% | #88 |
| 1993 | $7,249,000,000 | 4.90% | $1,650 | 0.03% | #86 |
| 1992 | $7,158,000,000 | 1.70% | $1,671 | 0.03% | #85 |
| 1991 | $6,984,000,000 | 3.50% | $1,674 | 0.03% | #79 |
| 1990 | $4,904,000,000 | 4.10% | $1,207 | 0.02% | #92 |
| 1989 | $4,046,000,000 | 5.80% | $1,024 | 0.02% | #96 |
| 1988 | $5,584,000,000 | 5.90% | $1,453 | 0.03% | #82 |
| 1987 | $4,216,000,000 | 4.10% | $1,129 | 0.02% | #88 |
| 1986 | $5,032,000,000 | 0.30% | $1,386 | 0.03% | #84 |
| 1985 | $4,214,000,000 | 3.90% | $1,194 | 0.03% | #87 |
| 1984 | $4,931,000,000 | 2.80% | $1,439 | 0.04% | #81 |
| 1983 | $6,069,000,000 | -3.00% | $1,824 | 0.05% | #77 |
| 1982 | $5,470,000,000 | -1.40% | $1,693 | 0.05% | #77 |
| 1981 | $5,220,000,000 | 9.20% | $1,664 | 0.05% | #79 |
| 1980 | $4,095,000,000 | 11.70% | $1,344 | 0.04% | #85 |
Paraguay GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $64,029,000,000 | 3.50% | $9,848 | 0.05% | #90 |
| 2028 | $67,644,000,000 | 3.50% | $10,340 | 0.05% | #90 |
| 2029 | $71,476,000,000 | 3.50% | $10,861 | 0.05% | #90 |
| 2030 | $75,522,000,000 | 3.50% | $11,410 | 0.05% | #90 |
| 2031 | $79,788,000,000 | 3.50% | $11,989 | 0.05% | #90 |
Paraguay Economy Overview
Paraguay has an export-driven economy based on commercial agriculture, livestock, hydropower, and regional trade. Soybeans, beef, maize, wheat, rice, and oilseeds account for a large share of merchandise exports. Fertile land and large-scale farming operations have supported the development of food processing and agricultural supply industries.
The Itaipu and Yacyretá hydroelectric facilities generate abundant electricity, much of which is exported to neighboring countries. Low-cost power has also encouraged investment in manufacturing, metal processing, and energy-intensive activities. Commerce, banking, construction, transportation, and river logistics contribute to the service economy. The Paraguay and Paraná river systems provide essential trade access for the landlocked country.
Paraguay GDP Outlook
Paraguay’s economic prospects are supported by commercial agriculture, livestock production, hydropower, low-cost electricity, and growing investment in manufacturing. Food processing, forestry, renewable energy, logistics, and export-oriented industries could broaden the economy beyond primary commodities. Improved river transport and regional connections may strengthen trade competitiveness. Droughts, flooding, fluctuations in soybean and beef prices, dependence on neighboring markets, informal employment, and infrastructure gaps remain the principal risks.