Paraguay shines globally as a retirement destination

Paraguay in the global retirement ranking

Paraguay achieved the sixth global position among the most attractive destinations for retirement and individuals with passive income, according to the Global Retirement Index 2026, prepared by the consultancy Global Citizen Solutions. The information was originally released by the newspaper La Nación.

In the evaluation, which compared 46 residency programs aimed at retirees and individuals with independent income, the country obtained a score of 98.2 points out of a possible 100. The index analyzes various factors related to the attractiveness of migration and residency programs offered by the evaluated nations.

Main points of the survey

• Paraguay ranks sixth globally in the Global Retirement Index 2026.
• The score obtained by the country was 98.2 points out of a total of 100.
• The study compares 46 residency programs for retirees and individuals with passive income.
• The analysis was carried out by the consultancy Global Citizen Solutions.

Impacts on the business environment

The international recognition of residency programs and the flow of new residents attracted by passive income tend to boost sectors such as the residential real estate market, financial services, and healthcare. For investors operating in the local economy, the continuous arrival of foreigners expands the demand for specialized services and urban infrastructure aimed at this public.

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