[Problem]To realize a pants type disposable diaper, which can be worn easily and properly.[Means for Resolution]An outer packaging sheet 20 in a paper diaper 1 is provided with: hip elastic bands 25a including a plurality of hip elastic members 25 arranged from one joint end portion (21, 22) individually at a front F and at a back B to the other joint end portion (21, 22) curved elastic bands (26a, 28a) including a plurality of curved elastic members (26, 28) extending from one of the joint end portions (21, 22) individually at the front F and at the back B to the side of a crotch portion 20c and arranged over the other joint end portion (21, 22) while bypassing that crotch portion and an absorbent body 10 arranged in the crotch portion 20c. The curved elastic bands (26a, 28a) are formed to cover such areas (Trf, Trb) of the outer packaging sheet substantially as are enclosed by the edge portions of the outer packaging sheet 20, the absorbent body 10 and the hip elastic bands 25a.
