National Prize for Literature (Paraguay)

Its jury is composed of "five people of recognized experience, suitability, and prestige in literature".

Winners receive a sum equivalent to 50 times the monthly minimum wage. As of 2021, this was ₲114,466,200 (US$16,897).

List of winners

• 1991: Elvio Romero
• 1993: (not given)
• 1995: Augusto Roa Bastos
• 1997: José Luis Appleyard
• 1999: Hugo Rodríguez-Alcalá
• 2001: Mario Halley Mora
• 2003: Carlos Martínez Gamba
• 2005: Rubén Bareiro Saguier
• 2007: Jacobo Rauskin
• 2009: Ramiro Domínguez
• 2011: Renée Ferrer de Arréllaga
• 2013: Alcibiades González Delvalle
• 2015: Maybell Lebron
• 2017: Susy Delgado
• 2019: Maribel Barreto
• 2021: Susana Gertopán