1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Paraguay
Paraguay: 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty was 1.1 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Paraguay, 2003–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Paraguay stood at 1.1.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 79.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Paraguay peaked at 12.35 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.09, in 2021.
That places Paraguay 26th out of 62 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12.35 | — |
| 2004 | 8.07 | -34.6% |
| 2005 | 8.88 | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 11.87 | +33.7% |
| 2007 | 11.55 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 6.14 | -46.8% |
| 2009 | 8.37 | +36.2% |
| 2010 | 7.78 | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 7.26 | -6.6% |
| 2012 | 5.38 | -26.0% |
| 2013 | 2.56 | -52.4% |
| 2014 | 3.83 | +49.8% |
| 2015 | 3 | -21.7% |
| 2016 | 2.6 | -13.3% |
| 2017 | 1.51 | -41.9% |
| 2018 | 2.36 | +56.1% |
| 2019 | 1.53 | -35.1% |
| 2020 | 1.28 | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 1.09 | -14.9% |
| 2022 | 1.1 | +0.7% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 1.1 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.36, 81% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 1.1 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.08, 36% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.6 | 6.14 | 12.35 | 7 |
| 2010s | 3.78 | 1.51 | 7.78 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.16 | 1.09 | 1.28 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More health data for Paraguay
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2374 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,098 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 339 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5252 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0469 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.5185 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Paraguay?
- 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Paraguay was 1.1 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 12.35 in 2003.
- What is the lowest 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.09 in 2021.
- How does Paraguay rank for 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty?
- Paraguay ranks 26th out of 62 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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