MigrantoImmigrants in Paraguay
176.4K foreign-born residents — the #120 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 91%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Paraguay.
Brazil is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Brazil accounts for 48% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 37%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 59% to 48%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 189434 |
| 1995 | 181196 |
| 2000 | 172346 |
| 2005 | 164176 |
| 2010 | 156416 |
| 2015 | 152664 |
| 2020 | 165431 |
| 2024 | 176426 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Brazil | Argentina | Uruguay | South Korea | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Paraguay as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Paraguay
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Paraguay?
Around 176.4K foreign-born residents live in Paraguay, making it the #120-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Paraguay changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Paraguay has grown from 152.7K to 176.4K people, a growth of about 16%.
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