Which ethnic groups make up most of Paraguay's population?

Paraguay possesses one of the most homogeneous populations in South America, with the vast majority of its inhabitants being mestizo—individuals of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry.12

This national identity is deeply rooted in the fusion of Spanish and Guaraní cultures. While the population is largely mestizo, the country also includes smaller immigrant communities from various regions, including Brazil, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, and South Korea. Additionally, there is a notable population of German-speaking Mennonites, many of whom reside in the Chaco region.3214

Indigenous peoples make up approximately 2 percent of the total population. These groups are ethnically distinct and include several communities, such as the Pai-Tavyterá, Mbyá, Aché, and Chiripá in the east, as well as the Toba, Maskoy, Lengua, Nivaklé, Tapieté, Ayoreo, and Chamacoco in the Chaco.1