In 2023, approximately 11.7 percent of the Peruvian population was living on less than 3.20 U.S. dollars per day. This share has been continuously decreasing since 2010 when it totaled until 2019. Still, social inequality remains a challenge in Peru and in the whole Latin American region.

Peru Population in Extreme Poverty: Urban data was reported at 3.211 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.617 % for 2022. Peru Population in Extreme Poverty: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 1.173 % from Jun 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.211 % in 2023 and a record low of 0.796 % in 2018. Peru Population in Extreme Poverty: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Informatics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.G016: Population in Poverty.

Peru Population in Extreme Poverty: Rural data was reported at 16.153 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.605 % for 2022. Peru Population in Extreme Poverty: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 13.934 % from Jun 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.518 % in 2011 and a record low of 9.827 % in 2019. Peru Population in Extreme Poverty: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Informatics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.G016: Population in Poverty.

Throughout the depicted period in Peru, the population witnessed a rapid decline in extreme poverty, except for an increase observed between 2020 and 2023. This increase caused the share of extreme poverty to reach 5.7% in the most recent reported year.

Historical dataset showing Peru poverty rate by year from 1985 to 2023.

Peru Population in Extreme Poverty: Mountain Region data was reported at 10.355 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.876 % for 2022. Peru Population in Extreme Poverty: Mountain Region data is updated yearly, averaging 8.876 % from Jun 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.766 % in 2011 and a record low of 6.265 % in 2018. Peru Population in Extreme Poverty: Mountain Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Informatics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.G016: Population in Poverty.

Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population) in Peru was reported at 27.6 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Peru - Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty line (% of population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Peru PE: Poverty Gap at National Poverty Lines: Urban: % data was reported at 3.300 % in 2014. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.300 % for 2013. Peru PE: Poverty Gap at National Poverty Lines: Urban: % data is updated yearly, averaging 4.250 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2014, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.000 % in 2007 and a record low of 3.300 % in 2014. Peru PE: Poverty Gap at National Poverty Lines: Urban: % 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: Poverty. Urban poverty gap at national poverty lines is the urban population's mean shortfall from the poverty lines (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall) as a percentage of the poverty lines. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence.; ; World Bank, Global Poverty Working Group. Data are compiled from official government sources or are computed by World Bank staff using national (i.e. country–specific) poverty lines.; ; This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due to differences in estimation methodologies and poverty lines, estimates should not be compared across countries.

Poverty rate at $3.2 a day of Peru surged by 9.35% from 10.70 % in 2022 to 11.70 % in 2023. Since the 40.74% slump in 2021, poverty rate at $3.2 a day went up by 4.46% in 2023. Population below $3.1 a day is the percentage of the population living on less than $3.1 a day at 2005 international prices. As a result of revisions in PPP exchange rates, poverty rates for individual countries cannot be compared with poverty rates reported in earlier editions.

Peru: Poverty, percent of population: The latest value from 2022 is 27.5 percent, an increase from 25.9 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 21.55 percent, based on data from 34 countries. Historically, the average for Peru from 2004 to 2022 is 31.37 percent. The minimum value, 20.2 percent, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 58.7 percent was recorded in 2004.

Rural poverty rate of Peru declined by 4.17% from 48.0 % in 2013 to 46.0 % in 2014. Since the 1.08% reduction in 2005, rural poverty rate plummeted by 44.24% in 2014. Rural poverty rate is the percentage of the rural population living below the national rural poverty line.

Peru Population in Extreme Poverty data was reported at 5.747 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.009 % for 2022. Peru Population in Extreme Poverty data is updated yearly, averaging 4.283 % from Jun 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.342 % in 2011 and a record low of 2.806 % in 2018. Peru Population in Extreme Poverty data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Informatics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.G016: Population in Poverty.

During the depicted period in Peru, the proportion of individuals living in poverty experienced fluctuations, initially displaying an organic downward trend. However, the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the country's situation, causing the poverty rate to reach its highest level.

Poverty ratio at $3.2 a day of Peru dropped by 10.71% from 8.4 % in 2018 to 7.5 % in 2019. Since the 11.73% slump in 2009, poverty ratio at $3.2 a day plummeted by 56.65% in 2019. Poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day is the percentage of the population living on less than $3.20 a day at 2011 international prices. As a result of revisions in PPP exchange rates, poverty rates for individual countries cannot be compared with poverty rates reported in earlier editions.

Peru Population in Poverty: Urban data was reported at 26.426 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.135 % for 2022. Peru Population in Poverty: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 16.069 % from Jun 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.426 % in 2023 and a record low of 13.865 % in 2016. Peru Population in Poverty: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Informatics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.G016: Population in Poverty.

During the displayed period, there has been a general downward trend in the proportion of people living in extreme poverty in rural areas within the Peruvian population. However, this downward trend came to a halt in 2020, and the share of rural residents living in extreme poverty stood at **** percent in 2024.

The share of the population with at least one poverty condition or unmet need in the Peruvian capital of Lima reached its lowest during 2017 with *** percent. In 2023, the share of residents of the metropolitan area was over **** percent.

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Peru Population in Poverty: Geographic Domain: Rural Mountain data was reported at 43.129 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.083 % for 2022. Peru Population in Poverty: Geographic Domain: Rural Mountain data is updated yearly, averaging 48.653 % from Jun 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.305 % in 2011 and a record low of 43.129 % in 2023. Peru Population in Poverty: Geographic Domain: Rural Mountain data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Informatics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.G016: Population in Poverty.

Number of poor at $5.5 a day of Peru slumped by 5.63% from 7.1 million persons in 2018 to 6.7 million persons in 2019. Since the 2.70% improve in 2016, number of poor at $5.5 a day dropped by 11.84% in 2019. Number of people living on less than $5.50 a day at 2011 international prices. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government