GNI per capita in Paraguay
Paraguay: GNI per capita was 4,805 US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
GNI per capita in Paraguay, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni per capita in Paraguay is 4,805 US$, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 8.0% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Paraguay peaked at 5,891 US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1,162 US$, in 2003.
That places Paraguay 112th out of 207 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI per capita in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1,710 US$ | — |
| 1996 | 1,905 US$ | +11.4% |
| 1997 | 1,829 US$ | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 1,666 US$ | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 1,553 US$ | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 1,454 US$ | -6.4% |
| 2001 | 1,395 US$ | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 1,193 US$ | -14.5% |
| 2003 | 1,162 US$ | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 1,456 US$ | +25.3% |
| 2005 | 1,608 US$ | +10.4% |
| 2006 | 2,048 US$ | +27.4% |
| 2007 | 2,811 US$ | +37.3% |
| 2008 | 3,854 US$ | +37.1% |
| 2009 | 3,438 US$ | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 4,118 US$ | +19.8% |
| 2011 | 5,103 US$ | +23.9% |
| 2012 | 4,964 US$ | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 5,696 US$ | +14.7% |
| 2014 | 5,891 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 5,213 US$ | -11.5% |
| 2016 | 5,136 US$ | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 5,490 US$ | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 5,588 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 5,225 US$ | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 4,805 US$ | -8.0% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 4,805 US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,313 US$, 90% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 4,805 US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8,362 US$, 57% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,733 US$ | 1,553 US$ | 1,905 US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 2,042 US$ | 1,162 US$ | 3,854 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,242 US$ | 4,118 US$ | 5,891 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,805 US$ | 4,805 US$ | 4,805 US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More economy & growth data for Paraguay
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 235.57 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0048 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 33.59 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 7.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.024 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 168.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -3.22 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni per capita in Paraguay?
- Gni per capita in Paraguay was 4,805 US$ in 2020, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 5,891 US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,162 US$ in 2003.
- How does Paraguay rank for gni per capita?
- Paraguay ranks 112th out of 207 countries with data for 2020.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of GNI per capita (US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.