What is the Population of Paraguay?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Paraguay has a population of approximately 6,109,644 people, making it the 113th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.08% of the world's population. With a land area of 406,752 km², the population density is roughly 15 people per km².
| Population | 6,109,644 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 113th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.08% |
| Area | 406,752 km² |
| Population density | 15 / km² |
| Demonym | Paraguayan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 6,109,644 | 113th |
| Bulgaria | 6,437,360 | 110th |
| Republic of the Congo | 6,142,180 | 111th |
| Singapore | 6,110,200 | 112th |
| El Salvador | 6,029,976 | 114th |
| Denmark | 6,011,488 | 115th |
| Finland | 5,650,325 | 116th |
Paraguay compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 46,735,004 | 2,780,400 |
| Bolivia | 11,365,333 | 1,098,581 |
| Brazil | 213,421,037 | 8,515,767 |
Paraguay in context
- Paraguay covers 406,752 km², making it the 59th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil.
- Paraguay is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 6,109,644 people, Paraguay holds about 1.4% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Paraguay is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Paraguay — FAQ
What is the population of Paraguay?
The population of Paraguay is approximately 6,109,644 (6.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Paraguay in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Paraguay at approximately 6,109,644 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Paraguay is the 113th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Paraguay?
Approximately 6,109,644 people live in Paraguay, making it the 113th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Paraguay rank by population?
Paraguay is the 113th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.08%.
What is the population density of Paraguay?
Paraguay has a population density of roughly 15 people per km², based on a land area of 406,752 km².
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