MigrantoImmigrants in Paraguay
176.4K foreigners live in Paraguay — 3% of the country's population
Immigrants in Paraguay by country
The 3 largest groups make up 88% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 85207 |
| Argentina | 65943 |
| Uruguay | 3379 |
| South Korea | 2942 |
| Canada | 2635 |
| Chile | 2435 |
| Japan | 2291 |
| Germany | 1916 |
| Mexico | 1854 |
| USA | 1819 |
| Bolivia | 1165 |
| Spain | 1018 |
| Italy | 1010 |
| Poland | 1006 |
| China | 900 |
| France | 707 |
| United Kingdom | 199 |
By region of origin
91% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Paraguay in numbers
Brazilians are the largest group by a wide margin
48% of all immigrants were born in Brazil, while the next group accounts for just 37%.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 59% to 48%.
Immigrant population in Paraguay over time
Foreigners living in Paraguay, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 189434 |
| 1995 | 181196 |
| 2000 | 172346 |
| 2005 | 164176 |
| 2010 | 156416 |
| 2015 | 152664 |
| 2020 | 165431 |
| 2024 | 176426 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Paraguay, by year
| Year | Brazilians | Argentines | Uruguayans | South Koreans | Canadians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 111355 | 50447 | 3293 | 5162 | 1418 |
| 1995 | 97450 | 57525 | 3303 | 4026 | 1999 |
| 2000 | 83208 | 64404 | 3303 | 2877 | 2575 |
| 2005 | 79266 | 61353 | 3146 | 2740 | 2453 |
| 2010 | 75523 | 58456 | 2997 | 2610 | 2337 |
| 2015 | 73715 | 57056 | 2925 | 2547 | 2281 |
| 2020 | 79897 | 61833 | 3168 | 2759 | 2471 |
| 2024 | 85207 | 65943 | 3379 | 2942 | 2635 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Paraguay
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Paraguay
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Paraguay?
Around 176.4K immigrants live in Paraguay — the world's #120 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Paraguay are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 3% of the population of Paraguay — that's 176.4K out of a total population of 6.9M.
Where do most immigrants in Paraguay come from?
Most immigrants in Paraguay come from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay — these three countries account for about 88% of all immigrants.
How many Brazilians live in Paraguay?
Around 85.2K Brazilians live in Paraguay — about 48% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Paraguay growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Paraguay has grown from 152.7K to 176.4K, about 16%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Paraguay come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Paraguay. Their children born in Paraguay are not included.
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