Crime Statistics and Trends in Paraguay

Homicides

• The number of homicides in Paraguay has been increasing over the years, with a total of 2,244 cases reported between 2010 and 2021.

Femicides

• Significant Issue: Femicide is a significant issue in Paraguay, with 147 cases reported in 2023.
• Characteristics:
  • Most victims were related to their perpetrators (72%).
  • The majority were under the age of 30 (71%).

Journalist Killings

• Between 1991 and 2022, a total of seven journalists were killed in Paraguay.

Family Violence and Child Abuse

• Complaints: In 2023, there were 9,341 complaints for family violence in Paraguay.
• Victims:
  • The majority of victims (61%) were female.
  • Most cases involved intimate partners or spouses.

Economic Crimes

• Corruption: Corruption is a significant issue in Paraguay, with a corruption control score of 43 out of 100 between 1998 and 2022.
• Risk Index:
  • The country’s risk index for money laundering and terrorist financing was 4.53 out of 10 in 2023.

Property Crimes

• Robberies: In 2023, there were 14,411 robberies in Paraguay, with the majority being armed (74%).
• Vehicle Theft:
  • Vehicle thefts increased by 23% between 2020 and 2021.
  • A total of 13,511 cases were reported.

Drug Crimes

• The economic damage caused by drug trafficking in Paraguay was estimated to be around $3.5 billion between 2018 and 2023.

These statistics highlight the need for effective policies and strategies to address these issues and improve public safety in Paraguay.