Peru Statistics

Population

34,576,665 people (2025)

Total GDP

$303.3B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$8,810 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.794 (79.)

About Peru

Peru has ancient Inca civilization with Machu Picchu as world wonder and quinoa origin. The country has diverse geography from Amazon rainforest to Andes mountains and coastal desert. Peruvian culture emphasizes indigenous heritage, culinary excellence, and archaeological treasures.

The nation has varied climate zones from tropical Amazon to highland temperate regions. Peru has presidential republic with indigenous representation and cultural preservation. The country has mining, agriculture, and growing culinary tourism.

Lima is colonial capital while Cusco serves as gateway to Machu Picchu. Peru has UNESCO World Heritage Sites and remarkable biodiversity. The country has Spanish as official language with Quechua and Aymara recognized.

Traditional Peruvian culture includes Inca festivals, traditional textiles, and ancient agricultural techniques. The nation has Catholic majority with indigenous spiritual practices syncretism. Peruvian cuisine features potatoes, corn, and fusion cooking with international recognition.

The population is 33 million with indigenous majority and cultural authenticity. Peru offers Inca heritage, culinary excellence, and South American wonders in ancient civilization showcase.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$303.3B
$279.1B
$254.9B
$230.7B
$206.5B
$233.0B
$206.5B
$226.3B
$244.4B
$267.5B
$289.1B
$303.3B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
12.0%
0-14
11.6%
8.3%
15-24
8.1%
15.0%
25-44
15.4%
10.0%
45-64
10.1%
4.4%
65+
5.1%
Male
Female
%49.7 (17.193.234)
%50.3 (17.383.431)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 38.163.319 -0.43% 29.8
2090 39.736.467 -0.36% 31
2080 40.981.474 -0.24% 32
2070 41.644.885 -0.06% 32.5
2060 41.535.486 +0.14% 32.4
2050 40.583.876 +0.35% 31.7
2040 38.794.649 +0.58% 30.3
2030 36.193.880 +0.84% 28.3
2025 NOW 34.576.665 +1.05% 27
2020 32.838.578 +1.2% 25.7
2015 30.457.600 +1.13% 23.8
2010 29.086.019 +0.65% 22.7
2005 28.101.180 +0.89% 22
2000 26.598.331 +1.57% 20.8
1995 24.348.919 +1.96% 19
1990 22.014.771 +2.24% 17.2
1985 19.648.204 +2.47% 15.3
1980 17.360.949 +2.53% 13.6
1975 15.333.957 +2.52% 12
1970 13.501.237 +2.54% 10.5
1965 11.761.085 +2.91% 9.2
1960 10.174.127 +2.94% 7.9
1955 8.822.013 +2.83% 6.9
1950 7.677.414 - 6

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Largest Cities

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No cities with population data found.

Geographic Regions

Amazonas
379.384
Áncash
1.083.519
Apurímac
405.759
Arequipa
1.382.730
Ayacucho
616.176
Cajamarca
1.453.711
Callao
994.494
Cusco
1.205.527
Huancavelica
347.639
Huánuco
721.047
Ica
850.765
Junín
1.246.038
La Libertad
2.016.771
Lambayeque
1.310.785
Lima Region
9.674.755
Loreto
883.510
Madre de Dios
141.070
Moquegua
174.863
Pasco
254.065
Piura
2.047.954
Puno
1.237.997
San Martín
899.648
Tacna
329.332
Tumbes
224.863
Ucayali
496.459

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Data Sources

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