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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Peru

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population34.58M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$334.85B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$9.68K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth77.92024 · yearsInternet use82%2024 · % of populationForest area56.1%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
93.7%

% of people aged 15+·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Peru2024 · 93.7%
023.6347.2570.8894.51960199320251981: 81.9%1993: 87.2%2004: 87.7%2005: 87.9%2006: 88.7%2007: 89.6%2012: 93.8%2014: 93.7%2015: 94.2%2016: 94.2%2017: 94.2%2018: 94.4%2020: 94.5%2024: 93.7%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Peru in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Lima
Country code
PER

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