unemployment · Paraguay
Paraguay Unemployment Rate 2025
4.8%
| Year | unemployment (%) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 5.7% |
| 2023 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 6.8% |
| 2021 | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 7.5% |
| 2019 | 6.6% |
| 2018 | 6.2% |
Unemployment rate (% of labour force), from the World Bank / ILO. See the full Paraguay economy dashboard, plus regional inflation and interest rates.
Paraguay unemployment — key questions
What is Paraguay's unemployment rate?
Paraguay's unemployment is 4.8% as of 2025 (World Bank).
What was Paraguay's highest and lowest unemployment in the last decade?
Paraguay's unemployment peaked at 7.5% in 2020 and was lowest at 4.6% in 2015.
Is unemployment in Paraguay rising or falling?
Paraguay's unemployment moved from 5.7% to 4.8% in the latest year.