Peru population: 32,799,889
Peru is a diverse country surrounded by arid plains and the mountains. It is home to many ancient cultures. Peru is the nineteenth largest country in the world. It is also the third-largest in South America. The population of the people in Peru consists of Africans, Amerindians, Asians, and Europeans. The major language spoken here is Spanish. There are also other languages spoken here, such as Quechua and the other indigenous languages.
Largest cities in Peru by population
Some of the largest cities in Peru are Lima, Arequipa, Callao, Trujillo, Chiclayo.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Lima | 7,737,002 | Huaraz | 86,934 | Juanjui | 37,715 |
Arequipa | 841,130 | Cerro de Pasco | 78,910 | Puerto Maldonado | 37,543 |
Callao | 813,264 | Chulucanas | 68,835 | La Union | 34,834 |
Trujillo | 747,450 | San Isidro | 68,309 | Ferrenafe | 34,357 |
Chiclayo | 577,375 | Huaral | 62,174 | Sicuani | 33,575 |
Iquitos | 437,620 | Pisco | 61,869 | La Oroya | 33,345 |
Huancayo | 376,657 | Catacaos | 57,304 | Chocope | 32,370 |
Piura | 325,466 | Paita | 56,151 | Nuevo Imperial | 32,344 |
Chimbote | 316,966 | Abancay | 55,111 | Imperial | 32,344 |
Cusco | 312,140 | Huacho | 54,545 | Tambo Grande | 30,033 |
Pucallpa | 310,750 | Moquegua | 54,517 | La Rinconada | 29,678 |
Tacna | 280,098 | Ilo | 53,476 | Pacasmayo | 29,165 |
Santiago de Surco | 251,648 | Tingo Maria | 53,177 | Tocache | 29,029 |
Ica | 246,844 | Jaen | 52,493 | Mollendo | 28,953 |
Juliaca | 245,675 | Tarma | 51,350 | Chaupimarca | 28,666 |
Sullana | 160,789 | Barranca | 46,290 | Paramonga | 27,631 |
Chincha Alta | 153,076 | Moyobamba | 44,276 | La Peca | 27,045 |
Huanuco | 147,959 | Lambayeque | 43,710 | Chancay | 26,958 |
Ayacucho | 140,033 | Picsi | 43,610 | Hualmay | 26,658 |
Cajamarca | 135,000 | Chepen | 41,992 | Monsefu | 25,707 |
Puno | 116,552 | Yurimaguas | 41,827 | Marcavelica | 25,645 |
Tumbes | 109,223 | Huancavelica | 41,576 | San Vicente de Canete | 25,517 |
Talara | 99,074 | Sana | 39,200 | ||
Chosica | 88,606 | Tambopata | 38,966 |
Peru population history
During the year 2000, the population of Peru was 26,459,944, but now the numbers have risen to 32,971,854. The median age was previously bordering on 20.2, but at the moment, it is 31.0. The urban population of the country is now 26,082,479. The Peru world population rank is 43.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 32,971,854 | 1.42% | 461,401 | 99,069 | 31 | 2.27 | 26 | 79.10% | 26,082,479 | 0.42% | 7,794,798,739 | 43 |
2019 | 32,510,453 | 1.63% | 521,193 | 99,069 | 28.2 | 2.37 | 25 | 79.10% | 25,721,093 | 0.42% | 7,713,468,100 | 43 |
2018 | 31,989,260 | 1.73% | 544,962 | 99,069 | 28.2 | 2.37 | 25 | 79.30% | 25,360,100 | 0.42% | 7,631,091,040 | 43 |
2017 | 31,444,298 | 1.68% | 518,266 | 99,069 | 28.2 | 2.37 | 25 | 79.50% | 24,999,015 | 0.42% | 7,547,858,925 | 43 |
2016 | 30,926,032 | 1.49% | 455,298 | 99,069 | 28.2 | 2.37 | 24 | 79.70% | 24,637,142 | 0.41% | 7,464,022,049 | 43 |
2015 | 30,470,734 | 0.98% | 288,612 | -124,962 | 27.5 | 2.4 | 24 | 79.70% | 24,271,929 | 0.41% | 7,379,797,139 | 43 |
2010 | 29,027,674 | 0.82% | 232,306 | -240,552 | 25.5 | 2.68 | 23 | 77.30% | 22,450,249 | 0.42% | 6,956,823,603 | 41 |
2005 | 27,866,145 | 1.04% | 281,240 | -181,956 | 24.1 | 2.72 | 22 | 74.30% | 20,717,275 | 0.43% | 6,541,907,027 | 38 |
2000 | 26,459,944 | 1.72% | 432,157 | -51,160 | 22.7 | 3.05 | 21 | 71.50% | 18,928,687 | 0.43% | 6,143,493,823 | 38 |
1995 | 24,299,160 | 1.94% | 445,545 | -70,920 | 21.2 | 3.62 | 19 | 70.20% | 17,055,649 | 0.42% | 5,744,212,979 | 37 |
1990 | 22,071,433 | 2.22% | 459,712 | -56,120 | 20.1 | 4.2 | 17 | 68.10% | 15,038,734 | 0.41% | 5,327,231,061 | 38 |
1985 | 19,772,872 | 2.42% | 445,052 | -35,100 | 19.2 | 4.73 | 15 | 66.10% | 13,068,523 | 0.41% | 4,870,921,740 | 38 |
1980 | 17,547,610 | 2.61% | 424,573 | -18,820 | 18.5 | 5.37 | 14 | 63.90% | 11,209,453 | 0.39% | 4,458,003,514 | 38 |
1975 | 15,424,744 | 2.76% | 392,990 | -16,520 | 17.9 | 6.03 | 12 | 60.70% | 9,360,547 | 0.38% | 4,079,480,606 | 39 |
1970 | 13,459,794 | 2.82% | 349,680 | -9,780 | 17.6 | 6.55 | 11 | 56.90% | 7,658,573 | 0.36% | 3,700,437,046 | 39 |
1965 | 11,711,392 | 2.89% | 311,275 | -5,860 | 17.7 | 6.88 | 9 | 51.40% | 6,020,628 | 0.35% | 3,339,583,597 | 44 |
1960 | 10,155,015 | 2.77% | 259,325 | -3,900 | 18.2 | 6.95 | 8 | 46.40% | 4,709,872 | 0.33% | 3,034,949,748 | 40 |
1955 | 8,858,389 | 2.64% | 216,189 | -3,100 | 18.7 | 6.95 | 7 | 43.50% | 3,856,003 | 0.32% | 2,773,019,936 | 44 |
Peru population forecast
In the year 2050, the population of Peru is expected to increase up to 40,373,987. The median age will be 39.4. The urban population will also have grown to the value 35,667,261. Then Peru will be in the global population rank 52 because of these changes.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 32,971,854 | 1.59% | 500,224 | 99,069 | 31 | 2.27 | 26 | 79.10% | 26,082,479 | 0.42% | 7,794,798,739 | 43 |
2025 | 34,517,495 | 0.92% | 309,128 | -63,800 | 32.6 | 2.27 | 27 | 80.80% | 27,880,400 | 0.42% | 8,184,437,460 | 45 |
2030 | 36,030,592 | 0.86% | 302,619 | -25,400 | 34.2 | 2.27 | 28 | 82.30% | 29,642,906 | 0.42% | 8,548,487,400 | 48 |
2035 | 37,387,960 | 0.74% | 271,474 | -12,200 | 35.6 | 2.27 | 29 | 83.80% | 31,327,208 | 0.42% | 8,887,524,213 | 49 |
2040 | 38,552,106 | 0.62% | 232,829 | -9,860 | 36.8 | 2.27 | 30 | 85.40% | 32,918,395 | 0.42% | 9,198,847,240 | 50 |
2045 | 39,551,259 | 0.51% | 199,831 | -5,920 | 38 | 2.27 | 31 | 86.90% | 34,384,997 | 0.42% | 9,481,803,274 | 50 |
2050 | 40,373,987 | 0.41% | 164,546 | 39.4 | 2.27 | 32 | 88.30% | 35,667,261 | 0.41% | 9,735,033,990 | 52 |
Peru demographics
The life expectancy of the major population of Peru is 77.44 years. The infant mortality is 10.7. The sex ratio of the male population is 49.67% for the population share 16,378,606. The sex ratio of the female population is 50.33% for the population share 16,593,240.
Peru religion and politics
Christianity is the major religion in Peru. Many Christians follow Roman Catholicism. There are also protestant churches followed by many in the country. Because of immigration, religions such as Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam are also found here.
The framework in the politics followed in Peru is categorized as a unitary semi-presidential representative democratic republic. In the country president is the head of the state as well as the government. It is a pluriform multi-party system. Peru is described by a historian to be a high wing country. It is rated as having a flawed democracy.
Peru Economy
The Economy of Peru is described as the upper-middle-income economy. It is the thirty-ninth largest when it comes to GDP rank. It is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. At the moment, it has a high growth development index. Some of the key points in the economy are Macroeconomic stability, External debt reduction, prudent fiscal spending, etc. This shows Peru’s sound economic growth.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |