Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Paraguay

Paraguay: Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 213.25 in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
213.25
Change on year
down 16.9%
World rank
40th
of 78 countries
All-time high
256.68
in 2020
All-time low
124.88
in 2005
Years of data
9
2002–2022

Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Paraguay, 2002–2022

01002003002002201220222002: 217.42003: 161.12004: 166.32005: 124.92006: 134.32007: 126.52018: 199.82020: 256.72022: 213.2

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2022, unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Paraguay stood at 213.25.

The figure is down 16.9% on the previous year and up 68.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Paraguay peaked at 256.68 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 124.88, in 2005.

Paraguay ranks 40th of 78 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Paraguay, year by year

Annual values for Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Paraguay, 2002 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2002 217.44
2003 161.06 -25.9%
2004 166.35 +3.3%
2005 124.88 -24.9%
2006 134.28 +7.5%
2007 126.45 -5.8%
2018 199.8 +58.0%
2020 256.68 +28.5%
2022 213.25 -16.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 155.08 124.88 217.44 6
2010s 199.8 199.8 199.8 1
2020s 234.96 213.25 256.68 2

Countries ranked near Paraguay

  1. 37 Serbia 241.52 compare
  2. 38 Honduras 231.61 compare
  3. 39 Hungary 216.48 compare
  4. 41 Denmark 208.9 compare
  5. 42 Guatemala 187.72 compare
  6. 43 United Arab Emirates 185.18 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Paraguay?
Unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Paraguay was 213.25 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Paraguay?
The highest recorded value was 256.68 in 2020.
What is the lowest unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Paraguay?
The lowest recorded value was 124.88 in 2005.
How does Paraguay rank for unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Paraguay ranks 40th out of 78 countries with data for 2022.
Is unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Paraguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 68.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Paraguay data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
78 places, 1,366 data points, 1987–2025
Last refreshed

The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.