Literacy Rate: Paraguay

Analysis# Paraguay Literacy Rate Paraguay's literacy rate reached 94.86% in 2024, reflecting substantial educational progress over four decades. The country peaked at 95.55% in 2015 but has since experienced a slight decline. Compared to the all-time low of 78.46% in 1982, Paraguay has improved by 20.9 percentage points—a significant achievement demonstrating expanded access to education across generations. The period from 2010 to 2015 marked steady gains, with the rate climbing from 93.87% to the peak of 95.55%. A notable decline followed, dropping to 93.21% by 2019. The recent recovery to 94.86% in 2024 suggests stabilization after several years of fluctuation. Paraguay's literacy trajectory indicates a developed educational infrastructure, though the recent volatility warrants monitoring to ensure sustained progress toward higher completion rates.