Paraguay at its true size
Paraguay covers 406,756 km², number 61 of 235 by area. Home to 7,013,078 people (2025). Sitting near the equator, it is one of the few places Mercator gets almost right.
Equal-area projection · Natural Earth 50m
| Area | 406,756 km² Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Population | 7,013,078 World Bank, 2025 |
| Density | 17 per km² |
| Capital | Asuncion |
| Region | South America, South America |
| Status | Independent state |
| Coast | Landlocked |
| Codes | PY · PRY · 600 |
Countries of a similar size
How many times does Paraguay fit into…
- Russia: about 42 times
- Canada: about 25 times
- United States: about 24 times
Neighbours
Questions about Paraguay
- How big is Paraguay?
- Paraguay covers 406,756 km², which makes it number 61 of 235 countries and territories by area. About 7,013,078 people live there (2025), 17 per km².
- Is Paraguay bigger than Zimbabwe?
- Paraguay is 4% larger than Zimbabwe. Paraguay: 406,756 km²; Zimbabwe: 390,757 km².
- How much does the Mercator map distort Paraguay?
- Paraguay lies close to the equator, so Mercator draws it at nearly its true size. It is the countries far from the equator that Mercator inflates.
- Which countries border Paraguay?
- Paraguay shares a land border with Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia.