Paraguay — Gun Facts, Figures and the LawStockpilesGun NumbersCivilian GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Number of Privately Owned FirearmsRate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationNumber of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Paraguay ranked at No. 588 Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Paraguay ranked at No.348 Number of Registered FirearmsRate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationEstimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsGovernment GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ImpactsDeath and InjuryTotal Number of Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Paraguay, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 2017: 37515 2016: 481 2015: 430 2014: 421 2013: 420 2012: 405 2011: 408 2010: 431 2009: 492 2008: 483 2007: 479 2006: 496 2005: 523 2004: 518 2003: 591 2001: 513 2000: 452 Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Male Gun DeathsRate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleTotal Number of Female Gun DeathsHomicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Paraguay, annual homicides by any means total 2021: 52516 2020: 48117 2019: 554 2018: 49718 2017: 541 2016: 669 2015: 61717 2014: 578 2013: 604 2012: 649 2011: 657 2010: 741 2009: 821 2008: 833 2007: 783 2006: 742 2005: 88719 20 21 22 23 2004: 1,209 2003: 1,28519 20 21 22 2002: 1,372 2001: 1,314 2000: 99519 20 21 22 24 1999: 63421 24 1998: 856 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Paraguay, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2021: 7.416 2020: 6.7417 2019: 7.86 2018: 7.14 2017: 7.88 2016: 9.87 2015: 9.22 2014: 8.76 2013: 9.28 2012: 10.11 2011: 10.37 2010: 11.86 2009: 13.32 2008: 13.70 2007: 13.05 2006: 12.55 2005: 15.23 2004: 21.10 2003: 22.81 2002: 24.80 2001: 24.21 2000: 18.69 1999: 12.121 25 1998: 16.7 1997: 18.021 1996: 20.021 25 1995: 18.621 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Paraguay, annual firearm homicides total 2020: 28817 2019: 350 2018: 297 2017: 349 2016: 418 2015: 39817 2014: 350 2013: 378 2012: 418 2011: 385 2010: 414 2009: 366 2008: 380 2007: 380 2006: 58820 27 28 2005: 646 2000: 40424 28 29 1999: 40324 1998: 514 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleProportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Homicide VictimsSuicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Male Suicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Suicide Victims (any method)Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Paraguay, annual firearm suicides total 2017: 4515 2016: 76 2015: 62 2014: 71 2013: 63 2012: 65 2011: 5731 2010: 46 2009: 71 2008: 66 2007: 47 2006: 57 2005: 58 2004: 65 2003: 47 2001: 51 2000: 3429 Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Suicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Suicide VictimsRate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Paraguay, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 2017: 1515 2016: 15 2015: 19 2014: 18 2013: 18 2012: 8 2011: 1631 2010: 13 2009: 21 2008: 18 2007: 17 2006: 29 2005: 19 2004: 15 2003: 10 2001: 24 2000: 1529 Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Male Gun DeathsRate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleUnintentional Female Gun DeathsRate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleGun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Paraguay, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 2017: 615 2016: 13 2015: 10 2014: 16 2013: 9 2012: 7 2011: 1631 2010: 22 2009: 3332 2008: 18 2007: 26 2006: 25 2005: 35 2004: 51 2003: 100 2001: 59 2000: 14 Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleMale Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseRate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseLegal Intervention Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Paraguay, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 2014: 115 2013: 1 2012: 18 2011: 6 2010: 7 2009: 5 2008: 4 2007: 13 Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleMale Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesRate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesRate of Female Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleIn Paraguay, the annual rate of female legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 2007: 0.0315 TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingFirearm ExportsFirearm Exports (Number)Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Paraguay is reported by Customs to be US$124,83045 (2004) Firearm ImportsMeasuresGun RegulationFirearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Paraguay is categorised as restrictive52 Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Paraguay, civilians are not allowed to possess weapons intended for the exclusive use of state agencies for defence and security,53 60 61 automatic firearms, shotguns with a barrel of less than 470 mm, hand-made firearms, imitation or disguised firearms, and certain types of ammunition62 Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Paraguay, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited62 Law Regulates Long GunsIn Paraguay, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law62 Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Paraguay, only licensed gun owners63 56 64 65 66 67 68 61 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionMinimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Paraguay is 22 years72 Gun Owner Background ChecksReference Required for Firearm LicenceIn Paraguay, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required73 Partner to be Advised or InterviewedIn Paraguay, licensing authorities are not required73 to conduct interviews with, or to advise an applicant's spouse, partner, or next of kin before issuing a gun licence Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Paraguay does not stipulate73 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked Firearm Safety TrainingGun Owner Licensing PeriodLicensing RecordsLimit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Paraguay are permitted to possess one firearm per person when working for a private security and surveillance company77 Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Paraguay are permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition73 Firearm RegistrationCivilian Gun RegistrationGun Dealer Record KeepingGun Sales and TransfersStorage and Transport of Guns and AmmunitionFirearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Paraguay do not include73 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in Paraguay do not include73 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Paraguay include79 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities MeasuresInternational ControlsRegional AgreementsOrganization of American StatesOn 14 November 1997, as a member of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Paraguay adopted the Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Explosives, Ammunition and Other Related Materials (CIFTA), a legally binding multilateral treaty of which the OAS is depository. The CIFTA Convention has since been signed and ratified88 89 by Paraguay Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and DevelopmentThe Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was not signed90 by Paraguay. Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified91 by Paraguay United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been acceded to92 by Paraguay United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoAUNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Paraguay committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects93 UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreUNPoA National ReportingUNPoA National Point of ContactIn Paraguay, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated99 UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Paraguay, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated99 UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Paraguay submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent99 UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated99 by Paraguay to other UN Member States United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Paraguay has not declared100 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports. United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Paraguay has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945101 Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list102 Paraguay as a Participating State BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileAbout SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.
SDG 16,103 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).
In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing. Homicides (any method)ChartIn Paraguay, annual homicides by any means total 2021: 52516 2020: 48117 2019: 554 2018: 49718 2017: 541 2016: 669 2015: 61717 2014: 578 2013: 604 2012: 649 2011: 657 2010: 741 2009: 821 2008: 833 2007: 783 2006: 742 2005: 88719 20 21 22 23 2004: 1,209 2003: 1,28519 20 21 22 2002: 1,372 2001: 1,314 2000: 99519 20 21 22 24 1999: 63421 24 1998: 856 Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Paraguay, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 2021: 7.416 2020: 6.7417 2019: 7.86 2018: 7.14 2017: 7.88 2016: 9.87 2015: 9.22 2014: 8.76 2013: 9.28 2012: 10.11 2011: 10.37 2010: 11.86 2009: 13.32 2008: 13.70 2007: 13.05 2006: 12.55 2005: 15.23 2004: 21.10 2003: 22.81 2002: 24.80 2001: 24.21 2000: 18.69 1999: 12.121 25 1998: 16.7 1997: 18.021 1996: 20.021 25 1995: 18.621 Male Homicide Victims (any method)Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)Female Homicide Victims (any method)Gun HomicidesChartIn Paraguay, annual firearm homicides total 2020: 28817 2019: 350 2018: 297 2017: 349 2016: 418 2015: 39817 2014: 350 2013: 378 2012: 418 2011: 385 2010: 414 2009: 366 2008: 380 2007: 380 2006: 58820 27 28 2005: 646 2000: 40424 28 29 1999: 40324 1998: 514 Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleProportion of Homicides Committed With a GunMale Gun Homicide VictimsRate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleFemale Gun Homicide VictimsConflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Paraguay, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University DisarmamentMarking and TracingFirearm MarkingFirearm TracingBallistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn Paraguay, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not originally73 recorded in a register Global Peace IndexTo see where Paraguay ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Paraguay on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page |
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