Paraguay, with the strongest growth, is increasingly coming into the focus of international economic analysis. Evaluations based on World Bank data show that Paraguay, from 1960 to 2024, outperformed no other South American country in terms of cumulative real economic growth. This positions Paraguay as a long-term growth leader in the region — quietly but […]
Paraguay’s Inflation showed a notable slowdown in 2025, after the country recorded a negative inflation rate (deflation) in December, which pushed the annual inflation figure down to 3.1 %. This development attracted attention in local and international media, as it highlights Paraguay’s relatively stable price environment in a region still affected by inflationary pressures. Paraguay’s […]
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The EU-Mercosur Agreement Paraguay is currently receiving significant attention in both international and Paraguayan media. After years of negotiations, the trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries – including Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay – is once again within reach. In Paraguay in particular, there is intense discussion about what this agreement […]
Local Guidance in Paraguay – an Often Underestimated Factor for Migration, Residency, and Investment Anyone considering emigrating to Paraguay, applying for residency, or investing in the country will quickly encounter many positive reports, personal experiences, and success stories. What is often overlooked, however, is how important local guidance in Paraguay truly is to ensure smooth […]
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Investment Grade Status: Paraguay marks a historic milestone Investment Grade Status Paraguay has been making headlines in recent days – and for good reason. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has officially awarded the country this prestigious international rating, placing Paraguay among the few nations in the region recognized for their financial stability. This marks the second […]
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In recent editions of the Paraguayan economic newspaper 5 DĂas, one topic has been highlighted in particular: the real estate sector in Paraguay has accelerated significantly in recent months — so much so that the country has now appeared on the radar of international investors. While the market was once dominated mainly by local developers, […]
Overview According to updated projections from the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP), the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Paraguay is expected to maintain one of the highest growth rates in the region throughout 2025. Key Macroeconomic Indicators (Forecast 2025) Indicator Estimated Value Trend […]
The Economic Map of Paraguay The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) has recently released its report Cuentas Regionales Anuales (CRA) 2021–2023, offering the most up-to-date figures on the country’s regional economic performance. The results highlight a strong concentration: just three regions — Central, AsunciĂłn, and Alto Paraná — generate 61% of Paraguay’s total GDP. This […]
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Paraguay continues to impress with an exceptionally low inflation rate, making it one of the most economically stable countries in Latin America. According to the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP), inflation in August 2025 was only 0.1%, compared to 0.4% in July. This continues Paraguay’s trend of near-zero inflation, with five consecutive months showing virtually […]
A recent joint report by OECD, CEPAL, CIAT and BID (August 2025) confirms: Paraguay ranks second in Latin America with the lowest value-added tax (VAT). While many neighboring countries apply VAT rates between 16% and 21%, Paraguay maintains a standard VAT rate of just 10%. The “Triple 10” System Paraguay is renowned for its “Triple […]
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