The total population in Peru was estimated at 34.0 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Peru Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, Peru is projected to finish the year with 34 million inhabitants. The women are the majority in the South American country, with 17.16 million, while there were 16.88 million men.

In 2024, Peru is projected to finish the year with 34 million inhabitants, an all-time record. The population growth rate, on the other hand, is on a decline since 2019. In 2023, only a 0.99 percent of growth was registered, while the projection for 2024 is a growth of 0.93 percent. The lowest rate recorded during the period of 1980 and 2024 was 0.63 percent, in 2008.

Population ages 0-14, male (% of male population) in Peru was reported at 24.92 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Peru - Population ages 0-14, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

The total population of Peru was estimated at approximately 34.07 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 16.52 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 2.09 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 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 urban agglomerations of more than 1 million - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Peru population growth rate for 2023 was 0.89%, a 0.1% decline from 2022.

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<li>Peru population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>0.99%</strong>, a <strong>0.24% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Peru population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>1.23%</strong>, a <strong>0.23% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Peru population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>1.45%</strong>, a <strong>0.46% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Peru population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Peru across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Peru was 10,953, a 1.58% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Peru population was 10,783, a decline of 1.55% compared to a population of 10,953 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Peru decreased by 2,343. In this period, the peak population was 13,296 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Peru is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Peru population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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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

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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 Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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.

Population growth (annual %) in Peru was reported at 1.0938 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Peru - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Peru has almost doubled its population between the years of 1980 and 2024. It is expected that the South American country ends 2024 with 34 millions inhabitants, while there were around 17.5 millions in 1980.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Peru population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Peru.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Peru, IN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

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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/.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Peru (POPTOTPEA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Peru and population.

Population, female in Peru was reported at 17200284 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Peru - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Peru PE: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 8.854 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.999 % for 2016. Peru PE: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.386 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.752 % in 1990 and a record low of 8.221 % in 1966. Peru PE: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male 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.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Peru population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Peru.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Peru, IN Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Peru age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Peru, IN Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Peru - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Peru, IN Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

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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/.

Between November 2023 and April 2024, the share of the population that reported being victims of crimes varied among the age group populations. The group with the highest rate were of those between 15 and 29 years of age, with 34.8 percent. Meanwhile, only 15.2 percent of the population over 60 years of age reported being the victim of a crime.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Piura, Peru metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Peru (SPPOP65UPTOZSPER) from 1960 to 2024 about Peru, 65-years +, and population.

About this dataset

Context

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

Key observations

There is a considerable majority of male population, with 72.22% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Peru 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 Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here