Population: 34 million
Peru has a population of 34 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $267 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Peru is $267 billion ($7,800 per capita).
Capital: Lima
The capital city of Peru is Lima. Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN).
Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Official/main languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara. Area: 1,285,216 km². Continent: South America.
Peru Overview
Peru (🇵🇪) is located in South America with a total area of 1,285,216 km². The country has a population of 34 million and its capital is Lima.
Economy
- GDP: $267 billion
- GDP per capita: $7,800
- Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Key Facts
- Capital: Lima
- Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Area: 1,285,216 km²
- Continent: South America
How to read this Peru profile
Use the population of 34 million together with the area of 1,285,216 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $267 billion and GDP per capita of $7,800 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Recent earthquakes in Peru
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Scope and freshness of the Peru profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Peru, its capital Lima, and its place in South America. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
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Peru data sources and update scope
This Peru profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peru?
The population of Peru is approximately 34 million.
What is the GDP of Peru?
The GDP of Peru is approximately $267 billion, which translates to $7,800 per capita.
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.