Peru: Population size

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 Peru

Population size, in millions

 Latest value 34.22
 Year 2024
 Measure million
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 22.38
 Min - Max 10.17 - 34.22
 Source United Nations Population Division
The latest value from 2024 is 34.22 million, an increase from 33.85 million in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 41.28 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Peru from 1960 to 2024 is 22.38 million. The minimum value, 10.17 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 34.22 million was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Peru - Population size - Recent values chart

Historical series
Peru - Population size - historical chart - 1960-2024




The population size of Peru and other countries is defined as the number of people living on the territory of the country. It includes domestic born and foreign born residents.
Definition: Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Population size 34.22 2024 million
 Percent urban population 79.14 2024 percent
 Population density 26 2023 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 9.23 2024 percent
 Percent children 23.97 2024 percent
 Percent female population 50.27 2024 percent
 Rural population, percent 20.86 2024 percent
 Age dependency ratio 49.70 2024 percent
 Refugee population 6,712 2023 refugees
 Migrant population 0 2015 percent
 Population growth 1.09 2024 percent
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