Rank #150 by World Population
🇵🇪Peru
Peru has a population of 33,845,617, ranking #150 in the world. The capital is Lima. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Upper middle income
33,845,617
Population
#150
World Rank
77.7
Life Expectancy
$7,888
GDP Per Capita
Peru, #150 by world population
Peru Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Peru had a population of 10,174,127 in 1960 and 34,217,848 in 2024, a 3.4× growth over 64 years. The peak was 34,217,848 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.92%.
34,217,848
Population (2024)
10,174,127
Population (1960)
34,217,848
Peak (2024)
1.92%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 10,174,127 |
| 1961 | 10,475,123 |
| 1962 | 10,784,612 |
| 1963 | 11,102,099 |
| 1964 | 11,427,978 |
| 1965 | 11,761,085 |
| 1966 | 12,101,297 |
| 1967 | 12,448,814 |
| 1968 | 12,803,993 |
| 1969 | 13,166,767 |
| 1970 | 13,501,237 |
| 1971 | 13,838,067 |
| 1972 | 14,210,147 |
| 1973 | 14,582,867 |
| 1974 | 14,956,552 |
| 1975 | 15,333,957 |
| 1976 | 15,716,809 |
| 1977 | 16,109,806 |
| 1978 | 16,516,059 |
| 1979 | 16,933,139 |
| 1980 | 17,360,949 |
| 1981 | 17,798,805 |
| 1982 | 18,246,503 |
| 1983 | 18,705,957 |
| 1984 | 19,174,716 |
| 1985 | 19,648,204 |
| 1986 | 20,117,122 |
| 1987 | 20,582,320 |
| 1988 | 21,054,702 |
| 1989 | 21,532,589 |
| 1990 | 22,014,771 |
| 1991 | 22,483,775 |
| 1992 | 22,946,340 |
| 1993 | 23,413,783 |
| 1994 | 23,881,493 |
| 1995 | 24,348,919 |
| 1996 | 24,811,171 |
| 1997 | 25,274,147 |
| 1998 | 25,738,095 |
| 1999 | 26,186,504 |
| 2000 | 26,598,331 |
| 2001 | 26,964,601 |
| 2002 | 27,288,217 |
| 2003 | 27,580,490 |
| 2004 | 27,852,190 |
| 2005 | 28,101,180 |
| 2006 | 28,324,491 |
| 2007 | 28,530,699 |
| 2008 | 28,719,041 |
| 2009 | 28,896,811 |
| 2010 | 29,086,019 |
| 2011 | 29,304,086 |
| 2012 | 29,550,366 |
| 2013 | 29,817,919 |
| 2014 | 30,115,826 |
| 2015 | 30,457,600 |
| 2016 | 30,866,494 |
| 2017 | 31,324,637 |
| 2018 | 31,897,584 |
| 2019 | 32,449,303 |
| 2020 | 32,838,579 |
| 2021 | 33,155,882 |
| 2022 | 33,475,438 |
| 2023 | 33,845,617 |
| 2024 | 34,217,848 |
Demographics
| Population | 33,845,617 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.10% |
| Urban Population | 84.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.98 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 77.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 11.3 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 94.5% |
Economy & Trade
$7,888
GDP Per Capita
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
40.7
Gini Index (inequality)
50.8%
Trade (% of GDP)
1,119,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
5.6%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
1.69
Physicians per 1,000
4.2%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
94.5%
Literacy Rate
11.3
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
96.2%
Electricity Access
74.7%
Internet Users
130
Mobile Subs per 100
26.4
People per km2
24,783
Net Migration
Environment
56.1%
Forest Area
Peru Climate
Peru has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F) and receives about 27 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.1°C
Avg Temp
27
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 3 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 1 mm |
| March | 23° / 73° | 1 mm |
| April | 21° / 69° | 1 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 3 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 4 mm |
| July | 17° / 62° | 4 mm |
| August | 16° / 61° | 4 mm |
| September | 16° / 62° | 3 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 1 mm |
| November | 19° / 65° | 1 mm |
| December | 20° / 69° | 1 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Peru
The most comfortable months to visit Peru are typically April, December and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 26°C high). The coldest is August (near 13°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Peru in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peru has a population of 33,845,617, ranking #150 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.10%.
Life expectancy in Peru is 77.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 11.3 per 1,000 live births.
Peru's GDP per capita is $7,888. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
84.8% of Peru's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 26.4 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Peru is 94.5%. The country spends 4.2% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Peru are typically April, December and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Peru has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C and about 27 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically February and the coldest is August.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 33,845,617 residents, Peru is a country in Latin America & Caribbean . Population growth is modest, around 1.1% a year.
GDP per capita is about $7,888 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is high at 77.7 years, with a fertility rate of 2.0 births per woman, and 84.8% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.