Economic activity grew 3.9% in September.

It maintains cumulative growth of 5.5%, according to a report by the Central Bank of Paraguay. The Paraguayan economy recorded year-on-year growth of 3.9% in September, bringing cumulative growth from January through September to 5.5%. According to the Economic Studies report by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP), the result was driven mainly by the performance of the secondary and services sectors, which offset the contraction in the primary sector. Activities in the primary sector contracted 7.7% compared with September 2025. However, year to date, they still posted growth of 6.7%. The BCP attributed the monthly decline to lower production of corn, wheat, cotton and yerba mate, as well as a decrease in cattle slaughter linked to the process of rebuilding the livestock herd. In contrast, pork and poultry production, as well as raw milk and egg output, showed favorable results. Agricultural prospects for the coming months are positive, mainly owing to expectations of ...