Paraguay Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Paraguay
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated April 30, 2025
Paraguay recorded 6.8 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Paraguay #53 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Americas average of 20.8 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 33% over the past decade (from 10.1 in 2013). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Paraguay at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
6.8 /100k
Safety Rank
#143 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (2000-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 33% over the past decade (from 10.1 in 2013). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Paraguay Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Paraguay, the homicide rate for men is 5.5× higher than the rate for women — 11.4 vs 2.1 per 100,000 (2023).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Paraguay:
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Paraguay. Some areas have increased crime risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution due to crime in these departments: Alto Paran Amambay Canindeyu Concepcion San Pedro Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Paraguay. If you decide to travel to Paraguay: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Paraguay Population & Demographics
Population of 6,929,153, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paraguay safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Paraguay at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 6.8 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Paraguay?
Paraguay has an intentional homicide rate of 6.8 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #53 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Paraguay?
Paraguay is currently at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Paraguay compare to other countries?
Paraguay's homicide rate of 6.8 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and below the Americas average of 20.8.