Net migration in Paraguay
Paraguay: Net migration was -12,423 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Paraguay, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Paraguay stood at -12,423.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 26.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Paraguay peaked at -2,477 in 1981 and was at its lowest, -45,914, in 2007.
Paraguay ranks 156th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | -11,054 | -12,500 | -8,226 | 6 |
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More financial sector data for Paraguay
- Official exchange rate 7,545 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 5.55 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 197.45 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 55.7% (2025)
- Broad money 52.3% (2024)
- Net foreign assets 55.63 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 55.7% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 55.7% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. -4.1% (2025)
- Claims on central government 1.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Paraguay?
- Net migration in Paraguay was -12,423 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was -2,477 in 1981.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was -45,914 in 2007.
- How does Paraguay rank for net migration?
- Paraguay ranks 156th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.