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Quick answer: Paraguay has an estimated 1,219 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 4 a day, 22.7 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #47 of 195). 0 accident reports from Paraguay were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 911. Traffic drives on the right.

1,219
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
4
Est. Deaths Per Day
1,566 per year
22.7
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#47
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Paraguay
Paraguay
About Paraguay

Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the central region of South America. It borders Bolivia to the northwest and north, Brazil to the northeast and east, and Argentina to the southeast, south, and west. Paraguay has access to the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraná–Paraguay Waterway, a system of navigable channels shared by five countries.

Capital
Asunción
Population
6,811,297 (2017)
Area
406,756 km²
Calling code
+595
Languages
Guarani, Spanish
Currency
Paraguayan guaraní
Continent
South America
Emergency number
911
Road deaths / 100k
22.7

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-11

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Paraguay Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Paraguay — Recent Report Archive

Reports matched to Paraguay over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Paraguay

In Paraguay, dial 911. From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Paraguay

Paraguay has an estimated road traffic death rate of 22.7 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 6,900,000, that translates to about 1,566 deaths every year — 4 every single day.

Globally it ranks #47 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Americas road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Paraguay — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Paraguay, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 119.5%.

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Paraguay vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Paraguay 22.7 1,566 1,219
Bolivia 15.9 1,972 1,535
Uruguay 12.9 439 341
Brazil 15.7 33,975 26,460
Argentina 14 6,524 5,080
Questions

Paraguay — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Paraguay per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Paraguay records an estimated 1,566 road traffic deaths per year — about 4 per day. That is a rate of 22.7 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Paraguay in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Paraguay is around 1,219. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Paraguay dangerous?
Paraguay has a road death rate of 22.7 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Americas.
What is the emergency number in Paraguay?
In Paraguay, dial 911. From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Paraguay come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Paraguay by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Paraguay drive on?
Paraguay drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance). Full rules: driving laws in Paraguay.