Paraguay Population Pyramid (2026)
Paraguay has a population of 7,095,280 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 107th-largest population in the world and 0.09% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 28.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 6.9%, with 100.5 males for every 100 females.
Paraguay Demographics
Paraguay has 7.1 million people in 2026, up 197.1% from 2.4 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 93,569 (UN projection for 2026).
Under-15 share 28.1% — the 78th-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 27.3 — the 81st-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 26.6% (1,886,076)
All generations in Paraguay →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Paraguay's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Paraguay has 100.5 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 16,220 (0.2% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:3,555,750
- Percentage:50.1%
Female Statistics
- Population:3,539,530
- Percentage:49.9%
- Ratio Format:1:0.995
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Paraguay indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 134,692 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 138,291 | 20.7 | 2.47 | estimate |
| 2022 | 137,617 | 20.4 | 2.44 | estimate |
| 2023 | 136,778 | 20.0 | 2.42 | estimate |
| 2024 | 136,695 | 19.7 | 2.42 | projection |
| 2025 | 135,786 | 19.4 | 2.40 | projection |
| 2026 | 134,692 | 19.0 | 2.37 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (134,692 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Paraguay's median age is 27.3 years
Half the population is younger than 27.3 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 668,737 | 9.4% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 677,842 | 9.6% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 649,985 | 9.2% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 597,545 | 8.4% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 570,193 | 8.0% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 589,484 | 8.3% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 584,007 | 8.2% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 548,574 | 7.7% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 478,527 | 6.7% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 381,173 | 5.4% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 319,357 | 4.5% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 288,283 | 4.1% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 251,093 | 3.5% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 186,822 | 2.6% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 131,942 | 1.9% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 88,298 | 1.2% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 51,158 | 0.7% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 22,682 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 7,472 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 1,865 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 244 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 2.37 children per woman and 19.0 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (5.8). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Paraguay Total Fertility Rate: 2.37 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.47 | 20.7 | |
| 2022 | 2.44 | 20.4 | ↓0.03 |
| 2023 | 2.42 | 20.0 | ↓0.02 |
| 2024 | 2.42 | 19.7 | 0.00 |
| 2025 | 2.40 | 19.4 | ↓0.02 |
| 2026 | 2.37 | 19.0 | ↓0.03 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.29
Paraguay's total fertility rate is 2.37 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Paraguay ranks 78 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −63.5% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Paraguay's population has increased by 371.7%.
The median age has increased from 15.9 in 1950 to 27.3 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Paraguay's Demographics
Paraguay has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 28.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 6.9%.
The largest five-year age band is 5–9, at 9.6% of the population, compared with 9.4% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Paraguay's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 64.5% in 2016 to 64.9% in 2026 (dependency ratio 54.0).
Fertility Transition Stage
Paraguay is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.37 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Paraguay's median age changed by +3.1 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 7,095,280 |
| Male Population | 3,555,750(50.1%) |
| Female Population | 3,539,530(49.9%) |
| Median Age | 27.3 years |
| Sex Ratio | 100.5 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 1,996,564(28.1%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 4,608,233(64.9%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 490,483(6.9%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 54.0 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 43.3 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 10.6 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Paraguay
How long the average person in Paraguay is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Paraguay is projected to grow to 8.6 million people by 2050 (+21.8% from 2026).
The median age rises from 27.3 in 2026 to 33.5 by 2050.
Paraguay's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 27.9%, growing from 2.4 million in 1970 to 3.1 million by 1980
The median age increased by 1.6 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 3.9 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 2.4M to 3.1M
- • Growth rate of 27.9% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 16.0 to 17.6 years (+1.6y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.3 points; under-15 share by −3.9 points
How Does Paraguay Compare to Its Neighbors?
Paraguay has a younger population than Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru. Paraguay has a smaller population than Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paraguay
How does Paraguay rank globally by population?
Paraguay ranks 107th in the world by population with 7.10 million people as of 2026, representing 0.09% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Paraguay's age structure reveal about its development?
Paraguay's age structure — 28.1% under 15, 64.9% working-age (15–64) and 6.9% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 27.3 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Paraguay?
Paraguay has 54.0 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Paraguay experiencing a demographic dividend?
Paraguay is in its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 64.5% in 2016 to 64.9% in 2026 (dependency ratio 54.0). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Paraguay's population?
Paraguay has more males than females, with 100.5 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Paraguay Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/paraguay
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