Peru Population

Peru has experienced significant population growth over the past century, with its population rising from around 7 million in 1950 to over 34 million in 2024. This growth has been driven by improvements in healthcare, declining mortality rates, and a historically high birth rate, although the rate of increase has slowed in recent decades. Urbanization has played a major role, with a large proportion of Peruvians now living in cities, especially Lima, which is the country's capital and largest city. Despite the slowing growth rate due to declining fertility, Peru's population is still relatively young, and demographic trends suggest continued, albeit more moderate, growth in the coming years.

Data from US Census International Database