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.

Population in largest city in Peru was reported at 11361938 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Peru - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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.; ;

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Peru was reported at 41.96 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Peru - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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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Between March and May 2025, the average income for women working in Lima, Peru amounted to around 1,794.6 Peruvian soles per month. In turn, the average monthly income for men stood at 2,448.7 Peruvian soles, about 654.1 soles more than women. Average salaries in Lima, Peru According to the employment survey carried out by Peru's National Statistics Institute (INEI, for its acronym in Spanish), the average income of legal workers based in the Peruvian capital does not only vary by gender but also among different age groups and economic sectors. For instance, an employee aged 45 or more can earn around 66 percent more a worker who is up to 24 years old. In turn, service sector workers have higher monthly salaries than employees in manufacture or retail. Employment in Peru More than half the working population in Peru is considered self-employed, one of the highest shares in Latin America. Even though Peru's unemployment rate has remained below four percent since 2009 (except for 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the share of people out of employment in Lima was considerably higher than the national average.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Peru town Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Peru town, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Peru town.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Peru town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 8 (100% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Peru town
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Peru town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Peru town total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Peru town by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Peru town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Peru town by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Peru town. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Peru town.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 40-44 years (410) | Female # 35-39 years (293). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Peru town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Peru town is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Peru town is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Peru town for each age group.

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/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Geographical Outreach: Number of Branches in 3 Largest Cities, Excluding Headquarters, for Non-deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) for Peru (PERFCBMFNLNUM) from 2004 to 2015 about microfinance, branches, and Peru.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Peru town population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Peru town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Peru town by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Peru town.

Key observations

The largest age group in Peru, Massachusetts was for the group of age 60 to 64 years years with a population of 72 (11.41%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Peru, Massachusetts was the 85 years and over years with a population of 1 (0.16%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Peru town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Peru town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Geographical Outreach: Number of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in 3 Largest Cities for Peru (PERFCACLNUM) from 2004 to 2015 about ATM, Peru, banks, and depository institutions.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Peru town Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Peru town, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Peru town.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Peru town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Peru town
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Peru town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Peru town total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Peru town by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Peru town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Peru town by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Peru town. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Peru town.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 50-54 years (46) | Female # 65-69 years (55). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Peru town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Peru town is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Peru town is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Peru town for each age group.

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/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Peru town by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Peru town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Peru town by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Peru town. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Peru town.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 65-69 years (100) | Female # 60-64 years (87). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Peru town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Peru town is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Peru town is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Peru town for each age group.

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/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Peru town by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Peru town across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Peru town across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

With a zero Hispanic population, Peru town is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 331 (95.94% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Peru town
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Peru town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Peru town total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Peru town population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Peru town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 203 (58.84% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Peru town population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Peru town is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Peru town is shown in the following column.

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/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Peru town by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Peru town across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.59% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Peru town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Peru town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here