Paraguay
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Asunción
- Population
- 7,013,078
- 2025
- Area
- 406,752 km²
- Official languages
- Guarani, Spanish
- Currency
- Paraguayan Guarani
- PYG
- GDP per capita
- US$7,027
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Paraguay admits dual nationality only by treaty or reciprocity, such as with Spain; naturalised Paraguayans lose nationality on acquiring another, and natural-born citizens have citizenship suspended.
Paraguay (Americas) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #33/198 (70.7/100). Lowest relative position: Education Index — #127/191 (54.5/100). The passport ranks #33/198 and reaches 154 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 61.1/100 (#88/199). On the entry side, 72/197 passports can enter Paraguay without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Paraguay.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity61.0
- Safety & Stability65.0
- Economy & Income68.1
- Education54.5
- Environment & Clean Water79.8
- Infrastructure83.5
- Digital Connectivity55.9
- Equality39.6
- Learning Quality33.2
- Educational Attainment76.7
- Expected Years of Schooling50.9
- Education Spending50.7
- Basic Access70.0
- Violent Crime85.6
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism58.9
- Law Enforcement & Order34.7
- Road Safety43.5
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes76.2
- Coverage & Access85.1
- Health Workforce & Facilities48.0
- Spending & Investment31.1
- Financial Protection51.6
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends77.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security68.5
- Rule of Law & Property Rights25.3
- Political Stability58.9
- Institutions & Regulation42.6
- Financial Soundness67.8
- Monetary Stability63.7
- Freedom of Capital Movement55.0
- Education54.5
- Healthcare61.0
- Safety65.0
- Quality of Life63.1
- Cost of living77.4
- Passport70.7
- Passport70.7
- Quality of Life63.1
- Safety65.0
- Healthcare61.0
- Purchasing power & price stability38.8
- Education54.5
- Wealth Protection49.2
- Tax85.7
- Cost of living77.4
- Healthcare61.0
- Safety65.0
- Quality of Life63.1
- Tax85.7
- Wealth Protection49.2
- Affordable Prices83.2
- Price Stability63.7
- Purchasing power32.6
At a glance
Entering Paraguay
- Visa-free: 71 passports
- Visa on arrival: 1 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 125 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 7/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Residencia Permanente para Inversionistas (SUACE)
Frequently asked questions about Paraguay
What is the capital of Paraguay?
The capital of Paraguay is Asunción.
What is the population of Paraguay?
According to the World Bank, Paraguay had a population of 7,013,078 in 2025.
What are the official languages of Paraguay?
The official languages of Paraguay are Guarani and Spanish.
What currency does Paraguay use?
Paraguay uses the Paraguayan Guarani (PYG).
Does Paraguay allow dual citizenship?
Paraguay admits dual nationality only by treaty or reciprocity, such as with Spain; naturalised Paraguayans lose nationality on acquiring another, and natural-born citizens have citizenship suspended.
How strong is the Paraguay passport?
The Paraguay passport ranks #33 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 154 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Paraguay passport holders?
Holders of the Paraguay passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 38 destinations and need an e-Visa for 55. Full list: Paraguay passport page.
How many passports can enter Paraguay without applying for a visa in advance?
72 of 197 passports can enter Paraguay without applying for a consular visa in advance: 71 visa-free and 1 with a visa on arrival. 125 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Paraguay offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Paraguay: Residencia Permanente para Inversionistas (SUACE). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Paraguay?
In Paraguay, Residencia Permanente para Inversionistas (SUACE) requires a minimum investment starting from US$70,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Paraguay?
In Paraguay, an application under Residencia Permanente para Inversionistas (SUACE) takes about 1–2 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Paraguay through these programmes?
Through Residencia Permanente para Inversionistas (SUACE), citizenship of Paraguay is possible after about 3 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Paraguay?
In Paraguay, Residencia Permanente para Inversionistas (SUACE) requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Paraguay?
Residencia Permanente para Inversionistas (SUACE) can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Paraguay strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Paraguay is strongest on the Passport Index (#33 of 198) and weakest on the Education Index (#127 of 191).
How does Paraguay rank for quality of life?
Paraguay scores 63.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #120 of 211.
Is Paraguay expensive to live in?
Paraguay scores 77.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #60 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Paraguay?
Paraguay scores 65.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #123 of 203.
How does Paraguay rank for healthcare?
Paraguay scores 61.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #76 of 192.
How does Paraguay rank for education?
Paraguay scores 54.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #127 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
