Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Paraguay

Paraguay: Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers was 25.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
25.2%
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
50th
of 64 countries
All-time high
26.1%
in 2019
All-time low
0.5%
in 2012
Years of data
11
2011–2023

Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Paraguay, 2011–2023

01020302011201720232011: 1.2 %2012: 0.5 %2013: 1.4 %2014: 1.4 %2015: 18.1 %2017: 20.1 %2018: 23.1 %2019: 26.1 %2020: 21.4 %2022: 24.2 %2023: 25.2 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Paraguay stood at 25.2%.

The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 1,700.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Paraguay peaked at 26.1% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2012.

That places Paraguay 50th out of 64 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Paraguay, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, magazines or electronic books in digital format, male (%) in Paraguay, 2011 to 2023.
Year % Change
2011 1.2%
2012 0.5% -58.3%
2013 1.4% +180.0%
2014 1.4% +0.0%
2015 18.1% +1192.9%
2017 20.1% +11.0%
2018 23.1% +14.9%
2019 26.1% +13.0%
2020 21.4% -18.0%
2022 24.2% +13.1%
2023 25.2% +4.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 11.5% 0.5% 26.1% 8
2020s 23.6% 21.4% 25.2% 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Paraguay?
Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Paraguay was 25.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers recorded in Paraguay?
The highest recorded value was 26.1% in 2019.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers recorded in Paraguay?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2012.
How does Paraguay rank for proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers?
Paraguay ranks 50th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers rising or falling in Paraguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,700.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Paraguay data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, magazines or electronic books in digital format, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, magazines or electronic books in digital format, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
64 places, 804 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release