The volume of GDP is 5.4 billion US dollars. The GDP growth rate is 2.2%. GDP per capita – $ 940 (one of the last places in Latin America). Unemployment 17.8%. Inflation 14.6%. The share of agriculture in GDP is 20%, industry – 26%, finance and services, including transport and tourism – 54%. The share […]

A large majority of Paraguayans are Catholics. The majority of other residents belong to Protestant communities, including the Mennonite Church. Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution. The Catholic Church has great influence in society. During the Stroessner dictatorship (1954–1989), the church was the only independent institution that was not banned, despite its harsh […]