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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
Undernourishment
6.9%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Peru2023 · 6.9%
05.5311.0516.5822.11960199320252001: 20.4%2002: 21.8%2003: 22.1%2004: 20.7%2005: 17.9%2006: 14.9%2007: 13%2008: 11%2009: 9.4%2010: 8.5%2011: 7.6%2012: 6.7%2013: 5.6%2014: 5.3%2015: 5.7%2016: 6.2%2017: 6.5%2018: 6%2019: 6.2%2020: 6.3%2021: 6.5%2022: 6.6%2023: 6.9%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Peru in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Lima
Country code
PER

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