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Agency | Specialization | Country | Employees |
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Coaching and Athletic Training +4 more | |||
Recruitment +1 more | |||
Paraguay's
Economic indicators
98
World ranked
Paraguay ranks 98 in the world by current economic output
$43bn
Nominal GDP (US$)
GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.
14
LATAM ranked
Paraguay is ranked 14 in LATAM by economic output in the region
GDP growth (%)
GDP growth explained
The chart compares how GDP has grown for Paraguay, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.
3.8%
Current rate
▼ 0.8% reduction
Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.
Paraguay's inflation rate
18 weeks
Maternity leave
18 weeks paid maternity (2 pre/postnatal, 16 postpartum) with possible extension; 2 weeks flexible. 14 days paid paternity leave, no extension. No parental leave law in Paraguay.
36 days
Sick leave
Employees get paid sick leave post-36 days of work, with Social Security covering 50% of their past 4 months' wages for up to 26 weeks upon presenting a medical certificate.
Cost of living
Cost of living index explained
The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.
Paraguay's
Labor market
Paraguay vs world population age distribution
7.3m
Population
Paraguay has a population of about 7.3m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.
41 hrs
Average working full time week
Standard work is 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, with a possible extension to 48 hours including Saturday. Mandatory overtime pay applies for hours beyond the agreement, not exceeding 3 hours/day or 57 hours/week, with 150% pay for daytime and 200% for nighttime or public holidays.
5.8%
Current percentage
▼ 1% reduction
Paraguay has an unhealthy unemployment rate, suggesting there may be some economic or structural challenges . Between 2022 and 2023, there was a moderate decrease, suggesting a positive shift toward better economic stability and improvement in job availability
Unemployment rate
Paraguay's
Top performing companies and industries
Top industries
- electric power
- steel
- cement
Ratio of males to females (by age)
82 / 60
Male
[ "In Paraguay there is a large gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating significant structural or cultural barriers preventing more equal gender parity." ]
Paraguay's
Religion and ethnicity
Religion
In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.
Ethnicity
In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.