The population density in Peru stood at 26.15 people in 2022. In a steady upward trend, the population density rose by 17.97 people from 1961.

Historical dataset showing Peru population density by year from 1961 to 2022.

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.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Peru was reported at 26.15 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Peru - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

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-Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020: Population density datasets for all countries of the World for each year 2000-2020 – derived from the corresponding Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020 population count datasets by dividing the number of people in each pixel by the pixel surface area. These are produced using the unconstrained top-down modelling method.
-Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020 UN adjusted: Population density datasets for all countries of the World for each year 2000-2020 – derived from the corresponding Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020 population UN adjusted count datasets by dividing the number of people in each pixel, adjusted to match the country total from the official United Nations population estimates (UN 2019), by the pixel surface area. These are produced using the unconstrained top-down modelling method.

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Peru PE: Population Density: People per Square Km data was reported at 25.129 Person/sq km in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.823 Person/sq km for 2016. Peru PE: Population Density: People per Square Km data is updated yearly, averaging 16.694 Person/sq km from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.129 Person/sq km in 2017 and a record low of 8.086 Person/sq km in 1961. Peru PE: Population Density: People per Square Km 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. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.; ; Food and Agriculture Organization and World Bank population estimates.; Weighted average;

Peru: Population density, in people per sq. mile: The latest value from is people per sq. mile, unavailable from people per sq. mile in . In comparison, the world average is 0 people per sq. mile, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Peru from to is people per sq. mile. The minimum value, people per sq. mile, was reached in while the maximum of people per sq. mile was recorded in .

Peru population density for 400m H3 hexagons.

Built from Kontur Population: Global Population Density for 400m H3 Hexagons Vector H3 hexagons with population counts at 400m resolution.

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Population density of Peru went up by 0.96% from 25.9 people per sq. km in 2021 to 26.2 people per sq. km in 2022. Since the 0.84% improve in 2012, population density jumped by 13.28% in 2022. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers.

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 September of 2025.

Historical dataset showing Peru population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

Time series data for the statistic Population and country Peru. Indicator 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.The statistic "Population" stands at 34,217,848.00 persons as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 1.10 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 1.10.The 3 year change in percent is 3.20.The 5 year change in percent is 5.45.The 10 year change in percent is 13.62.The Serie's long term average value is 22,377,302.29 persons. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 52.91 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +236.32%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Historical dataset showing Peru urban population by year from 1960 to 2023.

Peru: Population size, in number of people: The latest value from is people, unavailable from people in . In comparison, the world average is 0 people, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Peru from to is people. The minimum value, people, was reached in while the maximum of people was recorded in .

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 September of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, female (% of female population) in Peru was reported at 23.41 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Peru - Population ages 0-14, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Peru: Percent urban population: The latest value from 2024 is 79.14 percent, an increase from 78.92 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 61.70 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Peru from 1960 to 2024 is 67.87 percent. The minimum value, 46.81 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 79.14 percent was recorded in 2024.

Population, male in Peru was reported at 17017564 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Peru - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Arequipa, Peru metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Peru PE: Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data was reported at 26.150 Person in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.900 Person for 2021. Peru PE: Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data is updated yearly, averaging 22.130 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2022, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.150 Person in 2022 and a record low of 17.200 Person in 1990. Peru PE: Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: Non OECD Member: Annual.