Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Paraguay (2026)
In 2024, 32.7% of adults in Paraguay owned a debit card, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 15.5% in 2021 to 32.7% in 2024 (+17.2 percentage points). Paraguay ranks #16 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #90 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 32.7% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Paraguay as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +17.2 pp (2024)
- Up from 15.5% in 2021 to 32.7% in 2024 (+17.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 11.3% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 11.3% in 2011 to 32.7% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 32.7% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Paraguay.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #16 of 21 (2024)
- Paraguay ranks 16 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #90 of 145 (2024)
- Paraguay ranks 90 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 45.6% (2024)
- Paraguay (32.7%) is below the average of 45.6% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 29.2% (2024)
- Value for women in Paraguay, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 36.5% (2024)
- Value for men in Paraguay, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −7.3 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 29.2% for women and 36.5% for men — 7.3 percentage points lower among women.
- Internet use in Paraguay (2024)
- 81.6% (2024)
- 81.6% of the population in Paraguay used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6.9 million (2024)
- Paraguay had a population of 6.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.7% | +17.2 pp |
| 2021 | 15.5% | +0.1 pp |
| 2017 | 15.4% | +4.2 pp |
| 2011 | 11.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Paraguay owned a debit card?
32.7% of adults in Paraguay owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Paraguay compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Paraguay ranks 16 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 32.7% versus a regional average of 45.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Paraguay rank globally on debit card ownership?
Paraguay ranks 90 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in debit card ownership in Paraguay?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 29.2% for women and 36.5% for men, a gap of 7.3 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the debit card ownership data for Paraguay?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Paraguay.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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