Rural population, annual growth rate in Paraguay
Paraguay: Rural population, annual growth rate was -0.5603 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.5603 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 21.6%
World rank
142nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
2.33 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-2.99 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Rural population, annual growth rate in Paraguay, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, rural population, annual growth rate in Paraguay stood at -0.5603 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 21.6% on the previous year and down 329.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in Paraguay peaked at 2.33 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -2.99 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places Paraguay 142nd out of 208 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rural population, annual growth rate in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 2.17 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 2.27 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1964 | 2.33 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1966 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1967 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1968 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1969 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1970 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1971 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1972 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1976 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1977 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1978 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 1.54 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 1.6 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 1.64 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1985 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1986 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1987 | 0.9662 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1988 | 0.8917 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 1989 | 0.843 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 0.8184 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 0.845 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 0.9349 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 1993 | 0.9326 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 0.8056 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 1995 | 0.7042 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1996 | 0.6355 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1997 | 0.6026 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 0.6066 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 0.6314 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 0.6497 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 0.6142 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 0.598 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 0.6469 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 0.6957 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 0.7395 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 0.7372 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 0.7074 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 0.6998 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 0.7238 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 0.8137 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 0.8824 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 0.8435 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 0.6486 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 2014 | 0.2543 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 2015 | -0.1304 % change on previous year | -151.3% |
| 2016 | -0.5127 % change on previous year | +293.1% |
| 2017 | -0.8943 % change on previous year | +74.4% |
| 2018 | -1.26 % change on previous year | +41.1% |
| 2019 | -1.61 % change on previous year | +27.8% |
| 2020 | -1.92 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 2021 | -2.33 % change on previous year | +21.9% |
| 2022 | -2.99 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 2023 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 2024 | -0.4609 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 2025 | -0.5603 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.2 % change on previous year | 2.03 % change on previous year | 2.33 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.79 % change on previous year | 1.51 % change on previous year | 1.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.26 % change on previous year | 0.843 % change on previous year | 1.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7517 % change on previous year | 0.6026 % change on previous year | 0.9349 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6812 % change on previous year | 0.598 % change on previous year | 0.7395 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.097 % change on previous year | -1.61 % change on previous year | 0.8824 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.55 % change on previous year | -2.99 % change on previous year | -0.4609 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 139 Maldives -0.5233 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Palau -0.5436 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Finland -0.5476 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Tunisia -0.5867 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Mexico -0.5998 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Poland -0.6232 % change on previous year compare
More agriculture & rural data for Paraguay
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1164 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 817.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2961 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 11.64 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 11.64 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 29.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population, annual growth rate in Paraguay?
- Rural population, annual growth rate in Paraguay was -0.5603 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 2.33 % change on previous year in 1964.
- What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.99 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Paraguay rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
- Paraguay ranks 142nd out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 329.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Rural population World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.