Skip to main content
Country comparison

BrazilvsParaguay

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Brazil is higher

Brazil records 211,998,573, about 30.6× the other value.

Surface area

Brazil is higher

Brazil records 8,510,420 km², about 20.9× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Brazil is higher

Brazil records $2.19 trillion, about 49.2× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇷 Brazil211,998,573
🇵🇾 Paraguay6,929,153

Brazil’s population is about 30.6× that of Paraguay, a difference of 205,069,420.

Surface area

🇧🇷 Brazil8,510,420 km²
🇵🇾 Paraguay406,752 km²

Brazil’s surface area is about 20.9× that of Paraguay, a difference of 8,103,668 km².

Population density

🇧🇷 Brazil24.9 /km²
🇵🇾 Paraguay17 /km²

Brazil’s population density is 46% higher than that of Paraguay, a difference of 7.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇷 Brazil$2.19 trillion · 2024
🇵🇾 Paraguay$44.46 billion · 2024

Brazil’s nominal GDP is about 49.2× that of Paraguay, a difference of $2.14 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇷 Brazil$10,311 · 2024
🇵🇾 Paraguay$6,416 · 2024

Brazil’s GDP per capita is 61% higher than that of Paraguay, a difference of $3,894.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Brasilia

Asuncion

Population

211,998,573

6,929,153

Surface area

8,510,420 km²

406,752 km²

Population density

24.9 /km²

17 /km²

Nominal GDP

$2.19 trillion · 2024

$44.46 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$10,311 · 2024

$6,416 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Brazilian real · BRL · R$

Paraguayan guarani · PYG · ₲

Nationality

Brazilian

Paraguayan

Phone code

+55

+595

Internet domain

.br

.py

ISO codes

BR / BRA

PY / PRY

Time zone

America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more)

America/Asuncion

Native name

Brasil

Paraguay

Compare a different pair

Keep one country, change both, or start a completely new comparison.

Choose two countries to compare

Tip: open a menu and type a country name to jump through the list.

About Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.

Full Brazil profile →

About Paraguay

Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the heart of South America. It is bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. Known for its diverse geography and rich cultural heritage, Paraguay has a unique place in the continent's history.

Full Paraguay profile →

Brazil & Paraguay: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Brazil?

The capital of Brazil is Brasilia.

What is the population of Brazil?

Brazil has a recorded population of approximately 211,998,573 people.

How big is Brazil?

Brazil covers an area of about 8,510,420 km².

What is the population density of Brazil?

Brazil has a population density of roughly 24.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Brazil?

Brazil has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.19 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Brazil?

Brazil has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,311.

What currency is used in Brazil?

Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL), with the symbol R$.

Where is Brazil located?

Brazil is located in South America, Americas.

What is the native name of Brazil?

The native name of Brazil is Brasil.

What are people from Brazil called?

People from Brazil are referred to as Brazilian.

What is the phone calling code for Brazil?

The international dialing code for Brazil is +55.

What is the internet domain for Brazil?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brazil is .br.

What time zone is Brazil in?

Brazil spans 16 time zones including America/Araguaina, America/Bahia, America/Belem and 13 more.

What is Brazil known for?

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.

What is the capital of Paraguay?

The capital of Paraguay is Asuncion.

What is the population of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a recorded population of approximately 6,929,153 people.

How big is Paraguay?

Paraguay covers an area of about 406,752 km².

What is the population density of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a population density of roughly 17 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $44.46 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,416.

What currency is used in Paraguay?

Paraguay uses the Paraguayan guarani (PYG), with the symbol ₲.

Where is Paraguay located?

Paraguay is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Paraguay called?

People from Paraguay are referred to as Paraguayan.

What is the phone calling code for Paraguay?

The international dialing code for Paraguay is +595.

What is the internet domain for Paraguay?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Paraguay is .py.

What time zone is Paraguay in?

Paraguay uses the America/Asuncion time zone.

What is Paraguay known for?

Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the heart of South America. It is bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. Known for its diverse geography and rich cultural heritage, Paraguay has a unique place in the continent's history.