Peru Population Clock

Peru population

35,255,909

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.05%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Peru

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Peru is 35,255,908, growing at an annual rate of 1.05%. That works out to a net change of approximately 983 people per day or 40 per hour.

The population change in Peru is driven by three components: approximately 535,695 births per year and 195,908 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.05% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.94 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Peru would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Peru?

The current population of Peru is approximately 35,255,908, growing at 1.05% per year.

How fast is the population of Peru changing?

By approximately 983 people per day, or 40 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Peru?

Yes. With approximately 535,695 births and 195,908 deaths per year, Peru has a natural population increase of about 339,787 people annually.

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