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Instituto Nacional de Estadística

Organismo oficial que produce estadísticas en Paraguay.

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Technology - May 19, 2026, 5:00 AMParaguay reaches 85.4% internet access, driven by mobile phones and rural challenges

INE data show that 85.4% of Paraguayans aged 10 or older used the internet in the past year, up from 81.6% in 2024. Young people lead, women outpace men, and Asunción has the highest rate (90.9%). Despite progress, inequalities persist between urban and rural areas.

Technology - May 18, 2026, 5:42 PMInternet use in Paraguay reaches 85.4% of the population, but digital divide persists

The National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported that 85.4% of Paraguayans aged 10 or older used the internet in the last evaluated period. Young people aged 25 to 29 lead with 97.1%, while inequality between urban areas (88.2%) and rural areas persists, with San Pedro and Caazapá recording the lowest rates.

Economy - May 18, 2026, 4:53 PMParaguayan consumer confidence plunges in April, returns to pessimism

Paraguay's Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) fell to 40.17 points in April 2026, the lowest level since the series began, reversing the slight improvement seen in March. The decline occurs despite the depreciation of the dollar, reflecting internal and external uncertainties, including the so‑called 'war economy' announced by the former Minister of Economy.

Economy - May 18, 2026, 3:43 PMPoverty Falls, but Vulnerability Persists: Analysis Points to Structural Fragility of Paraguay's Economy

Despite the reduction of monetary poverty to around 16% in 2025, the organization PRODesarrollo warns that the improvement in indicators coexists with a fragile economic base, marked by informality, low productivity, and household indebtedness.

Technology - May 17, 2026, 10:34 PMOver 85% of Paraguayans Aged 10 or Older Used the Internet in 2025, Says INE

On World Telecommunications Day, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported that 85.4% of the population aged 10 or older accessed the internet in 2025, with women and urban areas leading, although the exclusion of Boquerón and Alto Paraguay limits the data's scope.

Technology - May 17, 2026, 3:09 PMInternet access in Paraguay reaches 85.4% of population over 10 years old in 2025

INE data released on World Telecommunications Day show that 85.4% of Paraguayans aged 10 or older used the internet in 2025, with highlights for women, young people, and urban areas.

Economy - May 17, 2026, 7:00 AMParaguay faces fiscal and energy crossroads, analysis warns

The country sees macroeconomic deterioration, with a structural deficit above 2% of GDP and exhaustion of growth engines: labor force and hydroelectric power. Experts point to the need for deep reforms and credible commitments.

Politics - May 16, 2026, 4:35 AMMinimum Wage in Paraguay: Impasse Between Employers and Workers Over Adjustment

The National Minimum Wage Council (Conasam) faces an impasse over the minimum wage adjustment, with employers advocating strict application of the law based on the CPI and workers demanding a 22% increase. The government is considering modernizing the basic basket, while unions accuse the Central Bank of manipulating inflation.