Peru
Republic of Peru
"A South American country known for Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest, and ancient Incan civilization."
Overview
Key information and facts
Government type
Presidential Republic
Capital City
Lima
Official Languages
Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Population
33.85M
Total Area
1.29M km²
Population Density
26.33 people per km²
Currency
Peruvian sol
Week Start
monday
Driving Side
right
Society
Key social and demographic indicators
Population+1.1%
Life Expectancy
Urban Population
Fertility Rate
Internet Users
Economy
Economic and financial indicators
GDP-0.6%
GDP per Capita
Inflation
Unemployment Rate
Gini Index
Frequently Asked Questions About Peru
What is the capital of Peru?
Peru's capital city is Lima.
What is the population of Peru?
As of 2023, the estimated population of Peru is approximately 33.85M people. This makes it the 45th most populous country out of 193 states.
How large is Peru?
Peru spans a total area of approximately 1,285,216 square kilometers (496,224.47 square miles).
Which continent is Peru in?
Peru is located in Americas, specifically within the South America subregion.
What is the GDP of Peru?
According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Peru is approximately $267.6B USD. This ranks Peru as the 49th largest economy out of 192 sovereign states worldwide.