Peru Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 48th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
35,025,730
The population of Peru is about 35,025,730 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 34.9 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.42% of the world's people.
Peru is the 48th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 1.00% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 40.6 million. That is 3.4 times its 1960 population of 10.2 million. Population density is 27 people per square kilometre. 86% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
34.9 million
Yearly change
+1.00%
World rank
48th
Share of world
0.42%
Density
27/km²
Land area
1,280,000 km²
Life expectancy
77.9 yrs
Births per woman
1.97
GDP per capita
$9,684
GDP
$334.9B
Population of Peru, 1960–2050
Peru population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10,174,127 | — | 8 |
| 1970 | 13,501,237 | +2.54% | 11 |
| 1980 | 17,360,949 | +2.53% | 14 |
| 1990 | 22,014,771 | +2.24% | 17 |
| 2000 | 26,598,331 | +1.57% | 21 |
| 2010 | 29,086,019 | +0.65% | 23 |
| 2020 | 32,838,579 | +1.20% | 26 |
| 2024 | 34,217,848 | +1.10% | 27 |
| 2026proj. | 34,922,148 | +1.00% | 27 |
| 2030proj. | 36,193,880 | +0.84% | 28 |
| 2040proj. | 38,794,649 | +0.58% | 30 |
| 2050proj. | 40,583,876 | +0.35% | 32 |
Peru vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 5.1 times as many people as Peru. Bangladesh is 50.1 times more densely populated.
Peru population: questions and answers
What is the population of Peru in 2026?
About 34,922,148 (34.9 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Peru's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.00% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Peru?
About 27 people per km², with a land area of 1,280,000 km².
What will the population of Peru be in 2050?
About 40.6 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Peru?
Lima.
What is the life expectancy in Peru?
77.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.