Trott Bailey Family Abundance · Country Profile

Paraguay 🇵🇾

Country profile & diagnostic reading

Data updatedDataset rebuilt during live integration
TBF Abundance Score
-62.6
Evidence before Abundance Gate +33.0
How the headline score is calculated

Evidence before Gate = Σ (published category score × category weight × research coverage) ÷ Σ (category weight × research coverage). The five-part Money Gate sets a proportional ceiling, with Friction already in the category evidence score.

Current evidence: +33.0 · Money Gate: 2.52/20 · Cash-register lock: +87.4 · Graded pressure: +87.4 · Headline: -62.6.

The fully detailed gate formula is explained in the Money Gate method; no international score can independently clear it.

TBF Rank

#118of 243

Global standing based on life reachability

ParaguayLast recorded move: up from #119 to #118.Recent recorded movements
  1. #119 → #11811 Oct 2026 · 12:02 GMT-0500
  2. #116 → #11811 Oct 2026 · 12:02 GMT-0500
  3. #118 → #11711 Oct 2026 · 12:02 GMT-0500
  4. #119 → #11611 Oct 2026 · 12:02 GMT-0500

Rank journey · newest first

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National Abundance Gate

Money-gated

Graded status · five basics not fully cleared

Research Coverage

88%
Coverage calculation

Sum of each published category weight × its verified research coverage ÷ 100. For the current country:

9.0 × 100.0% + 8.0 × 100.0% + 9.0 × 100.0% + 6.0 × 100.0% + 5.0 × 100.0% + 7.0 × 100.0% + 6.0 × 100.0% + 4.0 × 100.0% + 8.0 × 100.0% + 5.0 × 100.0% + 6.0 × 100.0% + 6.0 × 100.0% + 5.0 × 100.0% + 4.0 × 100.0% = 88.00% weighted coverage

Unreviewed international categories do not receive fabricated coverage or zero scores.

14 / 14 domestic categories scored; 2 / 2 international categories with documented research (scores require full audit)

GDP Rank

#93

Shown for context, not as the abundance ranking

Money Gate · Overall Gate 0.7.0

Five basics stand between this country and zero

The five-part direct reading is still pending. Missing gate readings remain pending rather than being converted into invented free-access points.

— Pending

Food

Direct gate evidence pending · no individual gate points assigned

— Pending

Housing / Land

Direct gate evidence pending · no individual gate points assigned

— Pending

Healthcare

Direct gate evidence pending · no individual gate points assigned

— Pending

Transportation

Direct gate evidence pending · no individual gate points assigned

— Pending

Water / Energy

Direct gate evidence pending · no individual gate points assigned

Money Gate · Direct audit pending
  • FoodPending
  • Housing / LandPending
  • HealthcarePending
  • TransportationPending
  • Water / EnergyPending
  • Money still neededNot measured

The existing transitional gate estimate is not split into invented category scores. Five direct category audits are still needed.

Why this reading is pending

The Money Gate total is the sum of the five direct 0–4 readings. Every basic need remains visible separately so one strong area cannot hide another weak one.

Actual calculation

No category-level 0–4 point calculation is available until a direct Money Gate audit is completed.

A country remains money-gated until the total reaches 20 / 20.

Cash-Register Lock
87.4 / 100
Why 87.4 / 100?

The five direct Money Gate readings total 0–20. Every point removes five of the 100 payment-lock units; a 7/20 reading produces a 65/100 lock.

Actual calculation

100 - (2.52 × 5) = 87.40

Friction Economy Pressure
77.1 / 100
Why 77.1 / 100?

Friction is visible as its own 0–100 contextual reading from domestic category rails. Its effect is already in the evidence score and is not applied to the ceiling again.

Actual calculation

(100 - -54.26) ÷ 2 = 77.13 / 100

The weighted Friction rail comes from the published domestic category rails.

Money-gated ceiling
-43.7
Why -43.7?

Each Money Gate point raises the negative ceiling by 2.5 points: 0/20 → −50, 7/20 → −32.5, 10/20 → −25, 19.5/20 → −1.25. At 20/20 the gate is removed, so the evidence score becomes the headline directly.

Actual calculation

87.40 = 87.40 (Friction already counted in category scores)

-50 + 2.5 × 2.52 = -43.7

The transitional value is derived from published domestic Reach and Friction rails only to preserve historical ordering. It is not a substitute for the five direct 0–4 gate findings above and can never clear the Money Gate.

16-category profile

All categories at a glance

All sixteen categories use the −100 to +100 evidence scale once verified. International Welcome and External Footprint remain pending until their rail scores are properly researched. Select a category for sourced findings and transparent calculations.

Category readings & evidence

Open any category for the full diagnostic reading

9% weight Human Time & Burden Return
+22.3↓

Score breakdown

Human Time & Burden Return

+22.3
Capacity 25%
+75.0× 25%= +18.8 points
Exact point calculation

75.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 18.75 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Non-agricultural informal occupation was 60.1% in 2025, about 1.663 million workers. Low headline unemployment therefore coexists with a very large employment-security burden, especially in rural areas and among women.

Reach 35%
+45.0× 35%= +15.8 points
Exact point calculation

45.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 15.75 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Non-agricultural informal occupation was 60.1% in 2025, about 1.663 million workers. Low headline unemployment therefore coexists with a very large employment-security burden, especially in rural areas and among women.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-70.0× 25%= -17.5 points
Exact point calculation

-70.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -17.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Non-agricultural informal occupation was 60.1% in 2025, about 1.663 million workers. Low headline unemployment therefore coexists with a very large employment-security burden, especially in rural areas and among women.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Regeneration 15%
+35.0× 15%= +5.3 points
Exact point calculation

35.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 5.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Non-agricultural informal occupation was 60.1% in 2025, about 1.663 million workers. Low headline unemployment therefore coexists with a very large employment-security burden, especially in rural areas and among women.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+22.3 Published category score+22.3 Contribution to national evidence score+2.3
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Weighted rails: 18.75 + 15.75 + -17.50 + 5.25 = 22.25

Base: 22.25 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +22.3 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 22.25 × (9.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 2.28 points

This category carries 9% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 9.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +2.3 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +30.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Human Time & Burden Return research finding

Non-agricultural informal occupation was 60.1% in 2025, about 1.663 million workers. Low headline unemployment therefore coexists with a very large employment-security burden, especially in rural areas and among women.

Instituto Nacional de Estadística Paraguay
8% weight Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach
+31.5↓

Score breakdown

Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach

+31.5
Capacity 25%
+70.0× 25%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

70.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

The 2022 census recorded large gains in household services, but 2025 multidimensional poverty still explicitly includes housing-and-services deprivation and is far higher in rural areas. Built capacity and practical household reach remain uneven.

Reach 35%
+60.0× 35%= +21.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 21.00 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2022 census recorded large gains in household services, but 2025 multidimensional poverty still explicitly includes housing-and-services deprivation and is far higher in rural areas. Built capacity and practical household reach remain uneven.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-55.0× 25%= -13.8 points
Exact point calculation

-55.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -13.75 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2022 census recorded large gains in household services, but 2025 multidimensional poverty still explicitly includes housing-and-services deprivation and is far higher in rural areas. Built capacity and practical household reach remain uneven.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Durability 15%
+45.0× 15%= +6.8 points
Exact point calculation

45.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.75 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2022 census recorded large gains in household services, but 2025 multidimensional poverty still explicitly includes housing-and-services deprivation and is far higher in rural areas. Built capacity and practical household reach remain uneven.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+31.5 Published category score+31.5 Contribution to national evidence score+2.9
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Weighted rails: 17.50 + 21.00 + -13.75 + 6.75 = 31.50

Base: 31.50 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +31.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 31.50 × (8.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 2.86 points

This category carries 8% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 8.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +2.9 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +10.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Housing, Shelter & Housing Reach research finding

The 2022 census recorded large gains in household services, but 2025 multidimensional poverty still explicitly includes housing-and-services deprivation and is far higher in rural areas. Built capacity and practical household reach remain uneven.

Instituto Nacional de Estadística Paraguay
9% weight Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance
+43.8↓

Score breakdown

Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance

+43.8
Capacity 25%
+90.0× 25%= +22.5 points
Exact point calculation

90.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 22.50 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Paraguay produced an above-average 2025 cereal crop: maize was about 5 million tonnes and paddy about 1.4 million tonnes. That physical abundance coexists with 16.0% monetary poverty and higher rural poverty, so food production is not treated as universal free nourishment.

Reach 35%
+65.0× 35%= +22.8 points
Exact point calculation

65.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 22.75 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay produced an above-average 2025 cereal crop: maize was about 5 million tonnes and paddy about 1.4 million tonnes. That physical abundance coexists with 16.0% monetary poverty and higher rural poverty, so food production is not treated as universal free nourishment.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction / Waste 25%
-45.0× 25%= -11.3 points
Exact point calculation

-45.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -11.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay produced an above-average 2025 cereal crop: maize was about 5 million tonnes and paddy about 1.4 million tonnes. That physical abundance coexists with 16.0% monetary poverty and higher rural poverty, so food production is not treated as universal free nourishment.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Multiplication 15%
+65.0× 15%= +9.8 points
Exact point calculation

65.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 9.75 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay produced an above-average 2025 cereal crop: maize was about 5 million tonnes and paddy about 1.4 million tonnes. That physical abundance coexists with 16.0% monetary poverty and higher rural poverty, so food production is not treated as universal free nourishment.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+43.8 Published category score+43.8 Contribution to national evidence score+4.5
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Weighted rails: 22.50 + 22.75 + -11.25 + 9.75 = 43.75

Base: 43.75 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +43.8 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 43.75 × (9.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 4.47 points

This category carries 9% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 9.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +4.5 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +25.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Food, Nourishment & Free Food Abundance research finding

Paraguay produced an above-average 2025 cereal crop: maize was about 5 million tonnes and paddy about 1.4 million tonnes. That physical abundance coexists with 16.0% monetary poverty and higher rural poverty, so food production is not treated as universal free nourishment.

FAO GIEWS
6% weight Water & Sanitation Abundance
+41.5↓

Score breakdown

Water & Sanitation Abundance

+41.5
Capacity 25%
+75.0× 25%= +18.8 points
Exact point calculation

75.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 18.75 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

The 2022 census reported current/piped water in 79.3% of occupied private dwellings and bathrooms with an appropriate sanitary-drain system in 85.7%. Access is substantial but incomplete, with territorial gaps.

Reach 35%
+70.0× 35%= +24.5 points
Exact point calculation

70.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 24.50 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2022 census reported current/piped water in 79.3% of occupied private dwellings and bathrooms with an appropriate sanitary-drain system in 85.7%. Access is substantial but incomplete, with territorial gaps.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction / Loss 25%
-40.0× 25%= -10.0 points
Exact point calculation

-40.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -10.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2022 census reported current/piped water in 79.3% of occupied private dwellings and bathrooms with an appropriate sanitary-drain system in 85.7%. Access is substantial but incomplete, with territorial gaps.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Regeneration 15%
+55.0× 15%= +8.3 points
Exact point calculation

55.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 8.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2022 census reported current/piped water in 79.3% of occupied private dwellings and bathrooms with an appropriate sanitary-drain system in 85.7%. Access is substantial but incomplete, with territorial gaps.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+41.5 Published category score+41.5 Contribution to national evidence score+2.8
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Weighted rails: 18.75 + 24.50 + -10.00 + 8.25 = 41.50

Base: 41.50 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +41.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 41.50 × (6.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 2.83 points

This category carries 6% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 6.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +2.8 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +5.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Water & Sanitation Abundance research finding

The 2022 census reported current/piped water in 79.3% of occupied private dwellings and bathrooms with an appropriate sanitary-drain system in 85.7%. Access is substantial but incomplete, with territorial gaps.

Instituto Nacional de Estadística Paraguay
5% weight Energy & Household Capability
+62.3↓

Score breakdown

Energy & Household Capability

+62.3
Capacity 25%
+100.0× 25%= +25.0 points
Exact point calculation

100.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 25.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Paraguay consumed 29,419 GWh in 2025, supplied overwhelmingly by hydroelectric generation: Itaipú 87.6%, Yacyretá 10.5% and Acaray 1.9%. Physical electricity capacity is extraordinary, while household access and use still remain inside a tariffed grid system.

Reach 35%
+90.0× 35%= +31.5 points
Exact point calculation

90.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 31.50 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay consumed 29,419 GWh in 2025, supplied overwhelmingly by hydroelectric generation: Itaipú 87.6%, Yacyretá 10.5% and Acaray 1.9%. Physical electricity capacity is extraordinary, while household access and use still remain inside a tariffed grid system.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-25.0× 25%= -6.3 points
Exact point calculation

-25.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -6.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay consumed 29,419 GWh in 2025, supplied overwhelmingly by hydroelectric generation: Itaipú 87.6%, Yacyretá 10.5% and Acaray 1.9%. Physical electricity capacity is extraordinary, while household access and use still remain inside a tariffed grid system.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Burden Removed 15%
+80.0× 15%= +12.0 points
Exact point calculation

80.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 12.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay consumed 29,419 GWh in 2025, supplied overwhelmingly by hydroelectric generation: Itaipú 87.6%, Yacyretá 10.5% and Acaray 1.9%. Physical electricity capacity is extraordinary, while household access and use still remain inside a tariffed grid system.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+62.3 Published category score+62.3 Contribution to national evidence score+3.5
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Weighted rails: 25.00 + 31.50 + -6.25 + 12.00 = 62.25

Base: 62.25 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +62.3 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 62.25 × (5.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 3.54 points

This category carries 5% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 5.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +3.5 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +10.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Energy & Household Capability research finding

Paraguay consumed 29,419 GWh in 2025, supplied overwhelmingly by hydroelectric generation: Itaipú 87.6%, Yacyretá 10.5% and Acaray 1.9%. Physical electricity capacity is extraordinary, while household access and use still remain inside a tariffed grid system.

ANDE Paraguay
7% weight Health & Care Reach
+32.8↓

Score breakdown

Health & Care Reach

+32.8
Capacity 25%
+70.0× 25%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

70.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

WHO/PAHO reporting for 2024-2025 documents active primary-care, maternal-health, surveillance and financial-protection work. The system has substantial capability, while territorial equity and financial hardship remain explicit areas of ongoing work.

Reach 35%
+60.0× 35%= +21.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 21.00 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

WHO/PAHO reporting for 2024-2025 documents active primary-care, maternal-health, surveillance and financial-protection work. The system has substantial capability, while territorial equity and financial hardship remain explicit areas of ongoing work.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-50.0× 25%= -12.5 points
Exact point calculation

-50.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -12.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

WHO/PAHO reporting for 2024-2025 documents active primary-care, maternal-health, surveillance and financial-protection work. The system has substantial capability, while territorial equity and financial hardship remain explicit areas of ongoing work.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Prevention 15%
+45.0× 15%= +6.8 points
Exact point calculation

45.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.75 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

WHO/PAHO reporting for 2024-2025 documents active primary-care, maternal-health, surveillance and financial-protection work. The system has substantial capability, while territorial equity and financial hardship remain explicit areas of ongoing work.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+32.8 Published category score+32.8 Contribution to national evidence score+2.6
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Weighted rails: 17.50 + 21.00 + -12.50 + 6.75 = 32.75

Base: 32.75 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +32.8 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 32.75 × (7.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 2.61 points

This category carries 7% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 7.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +2.6 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +10.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Health & Care Reach research finding

WHO/PAHO reporting for 2024-2025 documents active primary-care, maternal-health, surveillance and financial-protection work. The system has substantial capability, while territorial equity and financial hardship remain explicit areas of ongoing work.

World Health Organization
6% weight Education & Human Capability
+32.3↓

Score breakdown

Education & Human Capability

+32.3
Capacity 25%
+70.0× 25%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

70.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

A Ministry/UNICEF reintegration initiative returned more than 37,000 children to school and delivered targeted literacy and mathematics support, while UNICEF notes that exclusion remains material. The evidence shows real recovery capacity alongside continuing reach gaps.

Reach 35%
+60.0× 35%= +21.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 21.00 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

A Ministry/UNICEF reintegration initiative returned more than 37,000 children to school and delivered targeted literacy and mathematics support, while UNICEF notes that exclusion remains material. The evidence shows real recovery capacity alongside continuing reach gaps.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-55.0× 25%= -13.8 points
Exact point calculation

-55.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -13.75 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

A Ministry/UNICEF reintegration initiative returned more than 37,000 children to school and delivered targeted literacy and mathematics support, while UNICEF notes that exclusion remains material. The evidence shows real recovery capacity alongside continuing reach gaps.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Capability 15%
+50.0× 15%= +7.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 7.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

A Ministry/UNICEF reintegration initiative returned more than 37,000 children to school and delivered targeted literacy and mathematics support, while UNICEF notes that exclusion remains material. The evidence shows real recovery capacity alongside continuing reach gaps.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+32.3 Published category score+32.3 Contribution to national evidence score+2.2
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Weighted rails: 17.50 + 21.00 + -13.75 + 7.50 = 32.25

Base: 32.25 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +32.3 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 32.25 × (6.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 2.20 points

This category carries 6% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 6.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +2.2 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +10.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Education & Human Capability research finding

A Ministry/UNICEF reintegration initiative returned more than 37,000 children to school and delivered targeted literacy and mathematics support, while UNICEF notes that exclusion remains material. The evidence shows real recovery capacity alongside continuing reach gaps.

UNICEF Paraguay
4% weight Mobility & Reachability
+26.8↓

Score breakdown

Mobility & Reachability

+26.8
Capacity 25%
+70.0× 25%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

70.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Current road-connectivity investment targets routes across five departments and about 385,000 residents, explicitly aiming to reduce travel time and cost and improve access to markets, jobs and services. The need for the project itself records existing reachability friction.

Reach 35%
+50.0× 35%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Current road-connectivity investment targets routes across five departments and about 385,000 residents, explicitly aiming to reduce travel time and cost and improve access to markets, jobs and services. The need for the project itself records existing reachability friction.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-60.0× 25%= -15.0 points
Exact point calculation

-60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -15.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Current road-connectivity investment targets routes across five departments and about 385,000 residents, explicitly aiming to reduce travel time and cost and improve access to markets, jobs and services. The need for the project itself records existing reachability friction.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Time 15%
+45.0× 15%= +6.8 points
Exact point calculation

45.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.75 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Current road-connectivity investment targets routes across five departments and about 385,000 residents, explicitly aiming to reduce travel time and cost and improve access to markets, jobs and services. The need for the project itself records existing reachability friction.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+26.8 Published category score+26.8 Contribution to national evidence score+1.2
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Weighted rails: 17.50 + 17.50 + -15.00 + 6.75 = 26.75

Base: 26.75 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +26.8 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 26.75 × (4.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.22 points

This category carries 4% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 4.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.2 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +20.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Mobility & Reachability research finding

Current road-connectivity investment targets routes across five departments and about 385,000 residents, explicitly aiming to reduce travel time and cost and improve access to markets, jobs and services. The need for the project itself records existing reachability friction.

Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones Paraguay
8% weight Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability
+26.8↓

Score breakdown

Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability

+26.8
Capacity 25%
+65.0× 25%= +16.3 points
Exact point calculation

65.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 16.25 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Monetary poverty was 16.0% in 2025, rising to 22.1% in rural areas. Multidimensional poverty was 13.5% nationally and 30.3% rurally, directly constraining household and child stability despite growing national productive capacity.

Reach 35%
+50.0× 35%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Monetary poverty was 16.0% in 2025, rising to 22.1% in rural areas. Multidimensional poverty was 13.5% nationally and 30.3% rurally, directly constraining household and child stability despite growing national productive capacity.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-55.0× 25%= -13.8 points
Exact point calculation

-55.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -13.75 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Monetary poverty was 16.0% in 2025, rising to 22.1% in rural areas. Multidimensional poverty was 13.5% nationally and 30.3% rurally, directly constraining household and child stability despite growing national productive capacity.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Continuity 15%
+45.0× 15%= +6.8 points
Exact point calculation

45.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.75 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Monetary poverty was 16.0% in 2025, rising to 22.1% in rural areas. Multidimensional poverty was 13.5% nationally and 30.3% rurally, directly constraining household and child stability despite growing national productive capacity.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+26.8 Published category score+26.8 Contribution to national evidence score+2.4
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Weighted rails: 16.25 + 17.50 + -13.75 + 6.75 = 26.75

Base: 26.75 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +26.8 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 26.75 × (8.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 2.43 points

This category carries 8% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 8.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +2.4 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Family Formation — two-part calculation and marriage-law criterion

First half — the established family and fertility assessment

The original family score remains available. It combines 60% conditions for family life with 40% observed total fertility performance. Its source research is preserved.

Pre-policy score: +26.8

Second half — binary marriage-law policy criterion

This is a Trott Bailey Family policy preference, not an estimate of births lost. Recognition: −50 points. Reviewed non-recognition: 0 deduction. An unreviewed status stays pending and causes no deduction.

Country legal status: Not recognized in reviewed legal-status evidence

Deduction calculation: 50 × 0 = 0 points

Final category calculation: +26.8 − 0 = +26.8 (clamped to −100..+100, before any independent material-transfer deductions)

Paraguay: no generally available nationwide domestic same-sex civil marriage is recorded in the cited legal-status review as of 2026-10-09. This is a legal-classification reading only; it does not prove demographic causation.

Legal-status source: Pew Research Center · 2026-10-09 (access date) · Reviewed: 2026-10-09

Fertility and family policy: research and source notes

Trott Bailey Family target and observed fertility The 5.0-children-per-woman target is an authored civilization benchmark; approximately 2.1 children per woman is the usual long-run replacement benchmark. The existing Family Formation method blends 60% lived family conditions and 40% measured fertility performance.

How policy is evaluated Assess housing, care, parental time, material security, access to family formation, and actual demographic outcomes. A government statement or law is not proof that national births increased or declined. Establish its effects with dated comparative evidence before assigning points.

How the two kinds of evidence differ The binary legal-status deduction is an authored TBF policy assessment, not a statistic of observed births. Carroll and Schumm argue that marriage-law changes can weaken procreative norms, while other empirical studies find no negative effect on different-sex family formation. This disagreement is disclosed rather than presented as scientific consensus.

Independent research OECD fertility trends (2024) · UN population projections (2024) · Peer-reviewed family-formation study (2015) · Carroll & Schumm — The Fall of Fertility (2016/2017) · Public Discourse (2015).

Trott Bailey Family thinking Courtship, Marriage & Married Life · Official Core World View · No Shrugging at Family Suffering.

Abundance Gap: +15.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Family Formation, Continuity & Child Stability research finding

Monetary poverty was 16.0% in 2025, rising to 22.1% in rural areas. Multidimensional poverty was 13.5% nationally and 30.3% rurally, directly constraining household and child stability despite growing national productive capacity.

Instituto Nacional de Estadística Paraguay
5% weight Land Access & Spatial Freedom
+23.5↓

Score breakdown

Land Access & Spatial Freedom

+23.5
Capacity 25%
+90.0× 25%= +22.5 points
Exact point calculation

90.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 22.50 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Paraguay has very large agricultural and rural productive capacity, but the live audit did not find a sufficiently current national measure proving broad household access to productive land. Capacity is therefore scored high while reach and gate friction remain conservative.

Reach 35%
+35.0× 35%= +12.3 points
Exact point calculation

35.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 12.25 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay has very large agricultural and rural productive capacity, but the live audit did not find a sufficiently current national measure proving broad household access to productive land. Capacity is therefore scored high while reach and gate friction remain conservative.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction / Concentration 25%
-75.0× 25%= -18.8 points
Exact point calculation

-75.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -18.75 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay has very large agricultural and rural productive capacity, but the live audit did not find a sufficiently current national measure proving broad household access to productive land. Capacity is therefore scored high while reach and gate friction remain conservative.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Productive Ground 15%
+50.0× 15%= +7.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 7.50 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay has very large agricultural and rural productive capacity, but the live audit did not find a sufficiently current national measure proving broad household access to productive land. Capacity is therefore scored high while reach and gate friction remain conservative.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+23.5 Published category score+23.5 Contribution to national evidence score+1.3
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Weighted rails: 22.50 + 12.25 + -18.75 + 7.50 = 23.50

Base: 23.50 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +23.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 23.50 × (5.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.34 points

This category carries 5% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 5.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.3 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +55.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Land Access & Spatial Freedom research finding

Paraguay has very large agricultural and rural productive capacity, but the live audit did not find a sufficiently current national measure proving broad household access to productive land. Capacity is therefore scored high while reach and gate friction remain conservative.

FAO Paraguay
6% weight Peace of Mind, Happiness, Beauty & Delight
+38.8↓

Score breakdown

Peace of Mind, Happiness, Beauty & Delight

+38.8
Capacity 25%
+80.0× 25%= +20.0 points
Exact point calculation

80.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 20.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Paraguay contains extensive river, forest and protected landscapes and maintains a national protected-area system. Public natural wealth is meaningful, but poverty, service gaps and uneven accessibility prevent treating landscape capacity as universal lived delight.

Reach 35%
+60.0× 35%= +21.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 21.00 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay contains extensive river, forest and protected landscapes and maintains a national protected-area system. Public natural wealth is meaningful, but poverty, service gaps and uneven accessibility prevent treating landscape capacity as universal lived delight.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-45.0× 25%= -11.3 points
Exact point calculation

-45.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -11.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay contains extensive river, forest and protected landscapes and maintains a national protected-area system. Public natural wealth is meaningful, but poverty, service gaps and uneven accessibility prevent treating landscape capacity as universal lived delight.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Delight 15%
+60.0× 15%= +9.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 9.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay contains extensive river, forest and protected landscapes and maintains a national protected-area system. Public natural wealth is meaningful, but poverty, service gaps and uneven accessibility prevent treating landscape capacity as universal lived delight.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+38.8 Published category score+38.8 Contribution to national evidence score+2.6
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Weighted rails: 20.00 + 21.00 + -11.25 + 9.00 = 38.75

Base: 38.75 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +38.8 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 38.75 × (6.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 2.64 points

This category carries 6% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 6.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +2.6 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +20.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Peace of Mind, Happiness, Beauty & Delight research finding

Paraguay contains extensive river, forest and protected landscapes and maintains a national protected-area system. Public natural wealth is meaningful, but poverty, service gaps and uneven accessibility prevent treating landscape capacity as universal lived delight.

Ministerio del Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible Paraguay
6% weight Living Ground, Biodiversity & Resilience
+31.3↓

Score breakdown

Living Ground, Biodiversity & Resilience

+31.3
Capacity 25%
+80.0× 25%= +20.0 points
Exact point calculation

80.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 20.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

The 2025-2030 SINASIP plan reports 128 protected areas covering about 15% of national territory and identifies management challenges. This is substantial conservation capacity, while biodiversity recovery and ecosystem condition remain incomplete outcomes.

Reach / Ecological Function 35%
+55.0× 35%= +19.3 points
Exact point calculation

55.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 19.25 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2025-2030 SINASIP plan reports 128 protected areas covering about 15% of national territory and identifies management challenges. This is substantial conservation capacity, while biodiversity recovery and ecosystem condition remain incomplete outcomes.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction / Loss 25%
-65.0× 25%= -16.3 points
Exact point calculation

-65.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -16.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2025-2030 SINASIP plan reports 128 protected areas covering about 15% of national territory and identifies management challenges. This is substantial conservation capacity, while biodiversity recovery and ecosystem condition remain incomplete outcomes.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Regeneration 15%
+55.0× 15%= +8.3 points
Exact point calculation

55.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 8.25 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2025-2030 SINASIP plan reports 128 protected areas covering about 15% of national territory and identifies management challenges. This is substantial conservation capacity, while biodiversity recovery and ecosystem condition remain incomplete outcomes.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+31.3 Published category score+31.3 Contribution to national evidence score+2.1
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Weighted rails: 20.00 + 19.25 + -16.25 + 8.25 = 31.25

Base: 31.25 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +31.3 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 31.25 × (6.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 2.13 points

This category carries 6% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 6.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +2.1 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +25.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Living Ground, Biodiversity & Resilience research finding

The 2025-2030 SINASIP plan reports 128 protected areas covering about 15% of national territory and identifies management challenges. This is substantial conservation capacity, while biodiversity recovery and ecosystem condition remain incomplete outcomes.

Ministerio del Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible Paraguay
5% weight Justice, Safety & Institutional Friction
+23.5↓

Score breakdown

Justice, Safety & Institutional Friction

+23.5
Capacity 25%
+60.0× 25%= +15.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 15.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

The 2025 World Justice Project index places Paraguay 100th of 143 jurisdictions and records a 1.0% annual decline. This is used as evidence of meaningful institutional friction, not as a judgment about any individual political actor.

Reach 35%
+50.0× 35%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2025 World Justice Project index places Paraguay 100th of 143 jurisdictions and records a 1.0% annual decline. This is used as evidence of meaningful institutional friction, not as a judgment about any individual political actor.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction 25%
-60.0× 25%= -15.0 points
Exact point calculation

-60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -15.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2025 World Justice Project index places Paraguay 100th of 143 jurisdictions and records a 1.0% annual decline. This is used as evidence of meaningful institutional friction, not as a judgment about any individual political actor.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Reliability 15%
+40.0× 15%= +6.0 points
Exact point calculation

40.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

The 2025 World Justice Project index places Paraguay 100th of 143 jurisdictions and records a 1.0% annual decline. This is used as evidence of meaningful institutional friction, not as a judgment about any individual political actor.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+23.5 Published category score+23.5 Contribution to national evidence score+1.3
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Weighted rails: 15.00 + 17.50 + -15.00 + 6.00 = 23.50

Base: 23.50 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +23.5 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 23.50 × (5.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.34 points

This category carries 5% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 5.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.3 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +10.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Justice, Safety & Institutional Friction research finding

The 2025 World Justice Project index places Paraguay 100th of 143 jurisdictions and records a 1.0% annual decline. This is used as evidence of meaningful institutional friction, not as a judgment about any individual political actor.

World Justice Project
4% weight Durability, Repair & Material Return
+24.3↓

Score breakdown

Durability, Repair & Material Return

+24.3
Capacity 25%
+60.0× 25%= +15.0 points
Exact point calculation

60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = 15.00 weighted points

Capacity rate, when evidenced = usable functioning capacity ÷ capacity needed × 100. A derived score requires separate documented judgement; do not assume the rate itself equals the score.

Why this score

Paraguay has a national integrated urban solid-waste management plan and municipal planning guides, but the 2022 census found regular/public-private garbage collection at only 55.2% of occupied private dwellings. Policy capacity therefore remains ahead of universal material-return reach.

Reach 35%
+50.0× 35%= +17.5 points
Exact point calculation

50.00 × (35.00 ÷ 100) = 17.50 weighted points

Reach rate, when evidenced = people effectively served ÷ eligible people × 100. Check the same population, period and location.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay has a national integrated urban solid-waste management plan and municipal planning guides, but the 2022 census found regular/public-private garbage collection at only 55.2% of occupied private dwellings. Policy capacity therefore remains ahead of universal material-return reach.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Friction / Waste 25%
-60.0× 25%= -15.0 points
Exact point calculation

-60.00 × (25.00 ÷ 100) = -15.00 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay has a national integrated urban solid-waste management plan and municipal planning guides, but the 2022 census found regular/public-private garbage collection at only 55.2% of occupied private dwellings. Policy capacity therefore remains ahead of universal material-return reach.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Return / Circularity 15%
+45.0× 15%= +6.8 points
Exact point calculation

45.00 × (15.00 ÷ 100) = 6.75 weighted points

Use the cited country-specific record to explain why this rail earned its points.

Why this score
Shared category evidence

Paraguay has a national integrated urban solid-waste management plan and municipal planning guides, but the 2022 census found regular/public-private garbage collection at only 55.2% of occupied private dwellings. Policy capacity therefore remains ahead of universal material-return reach.

This reviewed profile predates rail-by-rail provenance. The verified category evidence used for the judgement is shown here without pretending that one source was archived exclusively for this rail.

Weighted rail subtotal+24.3 Published category score+24.3 Contribution to national evidence score+1.1
Show the full category score calculation

Weighted rails: 15.00 + 17.50 + -15.00 + 6.75 = 24.25

Base: 24.25 · reviewed adjustment: 0.00 · Adoption: +0.00 · authored marriage-law deduction: −0.00 · verified transfer deduction: −0.00 = published +24.3 (clamped to −100..+100)

Contribution to national evidence: 24.25 × (4.00 × 100.00%) ÷ 88.00 = 1.10 points

Cross-border waste and low-utility goods deductions

A country sending harmful material abroad and a country allowing it onto its land are assessed separately. Beneficial second-hand reuse is not automatically dumping. A pending audit is not a zero-harm finding.

Accepted imported garbageAudit pending
Accepted low-utility dumpingAudit pending

No independently supported deduction or trade-flow screening is available for this country. This audit has not yet been researched.

This category carries 4% of the scorecard. With 100% research coverage in this category, its effective researched weight is 4.00%. After normalization across the country’s researched categories, this category contributes +1.1 points to the national Evidence-before-Gate reading.

Abundance Gap: +10.0

What the evidence found

Paraguay: Durability, Repair & Material Return research finding

Paraguay has a national integrated urban solid-waste management plan and municipal planning guides, but the 2022 census found regular/public-private garbage collection at only 55.2% of occupied private dwellings. Policy capacity therefore remains ahead of universal material-return reach.

Ministerio del Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible Paraguay
6% weight · research presentInternational Accessibility, Migration & Human Welcome
Open to review verified country findings and original sources
Pending

The country evidence is available, but no reviewed four-rail category score has been assigned. Pending does not mean zero.

Country findings and sources

Paraguay: International Accessibility, Migration & Human Welcome research finding

Migration authorities recorded 47,687 residence applications and 40,600 residence grants in 2025. This demonstrates active settlement pathways, but access remains governed through legal residence procedures rather than unrestricted entry.

Dirección Nacional de Migraciones Paraguay
6% weight · research presentExternal Footprint & Non-Extractive Global Conduct
Open to review verified country findings and original sources
Pending

The country evidence is available, but no reviewed four-rail category score has been assigned. Pending does not mean zero.

Cross-border waste and low-utility goods deductions

A country sending harmful material abroad and a country allowing it onto its land are assessed separately. Beneficial second-hand reuse is not automatically dumping. A pending audit is not a zero-harm finding.

Exported waste / garbageAudit pending
Exported low-utility goods / disguised dumpingAudit pending

No independently supported deduction or trade-flow screening is available for this country. This audit has not yet been researched.

Country findings and sources

Paraguay: External Footprint & Non-Extractive Global Conduct research finding

Paraguay is deeply connected to regional and global trade through agricultural and other exports. This category records those outward material flows and environmental responsibilities factually and remains unscored under the frozen methodology.

Banco Central del Paraguay

Trott Bailey Family Civilization Target

The end state: life beyond monetary gatekeeping

Trott Bailey Family Civilization treats money as an exchange tool rather than a prerequisite for access to life. The long-run abundance target is that food, water, shelter, care, education, mobility, land access and ordinary public life remain reachable even when a person cannot pay.

This target is an authored civilization standard. The diagnostic evidence score can use all sixteen weighted categories: fourteen domestic plus International Welcome (6%) and External Footprint (6%), when each international category has four verified rail scores and dated source evidence. Unreviewed international rails remain pending, not zero. The five-part Money Gate remains a separate domestic threshold asking whether food, housing/land, healthcare, transportation and water/energy are genuinely reachable without payment before any civilization can cross zero.