This statistic shows the biggest cities in Peru in 2022. In 2022, approximately 11.17 million people lived in Lima, making it the biggest city in Peru.

Peru PE: Population in Largest City data was reported at 10,246,681.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,072,359.000 Person for 2016. Peru PE: Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 5,610,948.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,246,681.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 1,755,920.000 Person in 1960. Peru PE: Population in Largest City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; ;

Peru PE: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 40.780 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 40.597 % for 2016. Peru PE: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 38.983 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.780 % in 2017 and a record low of 37.282 % in 1960. Peru PE: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; Weighted average;

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There has been an overall increase in the number of people living within the city limits of Lima throughout the time frame displayed. The population in the Peruvian capital growth has been steady since 2020, surpassing the 10 million inhabitants during 2022 and leading to reach its highest peak in 2024 with 10.29 million people. The metropolitan area of Lima also ranked as one of the most populous in Latin America. A crucial part of Peru's economic output The total GDP of Lima reached around 246 billion Peruvian soles, which represents almost half of the total economic output of the country. The industry that contributed the most to Lima's GDP was by far services; nonetheless, the importance of manufacturing makes it the second-largest contributor. Other sectors that are important for the nation, like mining and some agricultural activities, stayed at the bottom part of the list.

Unemployment and poverty The unemployment rate of the Peruvian capital exceeded the 7.5 percent mark during March 2024. While the figure appears as quite an improvement over 2020 and 2021 data, when it reached over 16 percent, it still hasn't fully recovered to the figures before the COVID-19 pandemic. Likewise, the poverty rate presented a growing trend from 2017 to 2023, reaching 9.5 percent of Lima's residents living under the poverty line.

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Of 103 startup companies identified in Peru as of September 2024, 99 were located in Lima and its metropolitan area. Arequipa came in second but far behind. In Mexico, Mexico City holds the largest quantity of startups.

In 2023, the share of urban population in Peru remained nearly unchanged at around 78.92 percent. Nevertheless, 2023 still represents a peak in the share in Peru. The urban population refers to the share of the total population living in urban centers. Each country has their own definition of what constitutes an urban center (based on population size, area, or space between dwellings, among others), therefore international comparisons may be inconsistent.Find more key insights for the share of urban population in countries like Ecuador and Bolivia.

This statistic depicts the largest Peruvian-American population groups living in different counties across the United States as of 2010. At this time there were 40,701 people of Peruvian origin living in Miami-Dade County in Florida.

In 2020, the supermarket chain with the highest number of stores in Peru was MASS Stores, a discount chain from the retailer Supermercados Peruanos, with a total of 403 outlets. Plaza Vea, from the same retailer, followed, with a total of 97 stores.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the median household income in Peru. It can be utilized to understand the trend in median household income and to analyze the income distribution in Peru by household type, size, and across various income brackets.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Peru, IN Median Household Income Trends (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Median Household Income Variation by Family Size in Peru, IN: Comparative analysis across 7 household sizes
• Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Peru, IN
• Peru, IN households by income brackets: family, non-family, and total, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars

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Margin of Error

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This statistic shows the number of stores of the three major supermarket chains in Peru as of June and December of each year between 2012 and 2016, comparing the number in Lima with other cities. The leading supermarket chains in this country are Supermercados Peruanos, CENCOSUD, and Tottus. Peru's capital Lima outnumbers other Peruvian cities in total of supermarket stores. In 2016 Lima had 224 supermarket stores, whereas other cities had 92 in total.

In 2023, there were approximately 2.29 million MSMEs operating in Peru, out of which almost one million companies were based in the capital city, Lima. This represents around 45 percent of the total. The city with the second-largest number of small and medium-sized enterprises in the South American country was Arequipa, with approximately 132,200 businesses.

PE：最大城市人口占城市总人口的百分比在12-01-2017达40.780%，相较于12-01-2016的40.597%有所增长。PE：最大城市人口占城市总人口的百分比数据按年更新，12-01-1960至12-01-2017期间平均值为38.983%，共58份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2017，达40.780%，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1960，为37.282%。CEIC提供的PE：最大城市人口占城市总人口的百分比数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于World Bank，数据归类于Global Database的秘鲁 – 表 PE.世界银行：人口和城市化进程统计。

PE：最大城市人口在12-01-2017达10,246,681.000人，相较于12-01-2016的10,072,359.000人有所增长。PE：最大城市人口数据按年更新，12-01-1960至12-01-2017期间平均值为5,610,948.500人，共58份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2017，达10,246,681.000人，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1960，为1,755,920.000人。CEIC提供的PE：最大城市人口数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于World Bank，数据归类于Global Database的秘鲁 – 表 PE.世界银行：人口和城市化进程统计。

Santa María – a Peruvian city located to the west of the Andes mountain range – was the most polluted city in Latin America in 2024, based on fine air particulate matter concentration (PM2.5). That year, the city reported an average PM2.5 concentration of 53.4 micrograms per cubic meter. This was followed by Coyhaique, located in Chile, with an estimated PM2.5 concentration of around 40.5 μg/m³. Pollution in Latin American capitals The Chilean capital, Santiago, registered an average PM2.5 concentration of 21.3 μg/m³ in 2023. Lima, the Peruvian capital, had an estimated PM2.5 concentration of around 19.7 μg/m³, while in the capital of Mexico (Mexico City), air pollution amounted to 22.3 μg/m³. The World Health Organization's air quality standards recommend a maximum annual average concentration of 10 μg/m³. The burden of pollution on health Air particulate pollution has been associated with an increase in mortality from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as development of lung cancer. This is specially concerning considering that nearly 2.8 billion people worldwide are exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution. In particular, South Asia was home to the countries with the highest exposure to hazardous concentrations of air pollution in 2022.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in Peru. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2011 and 2021, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• White: In Peru, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $1,582(3.58%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $44,182 in 2011 and $45,764 in 2021.
• Black or African American: In Peru, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $1,873(5.87%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $31,906 in 2011 and $33,779 in 2021.
• Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Peru.
• 2010: 2010 median household income
• 2011: 2011 median household income
• 2012: 2012 median household income
• 2013: 2013 median household income
• 2014: 2014 median household income
• 2015: 2015 median household income
• 2016: 2016 median household income
• 2017: 2017 median household income
• 2018: 2018 median household income
• 2019: 2019 median household income
• 2020: 2020 median household income
• 2021: 2021 median household income
• 2022: 2022 median household income
• Please note: 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by Census Bureau due to impact on survey collection and analysis during COVID-19, thus for large cities (population 65,000 and above) median household income data is not available.
• Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru median household income by race. You can refer the same here