Peru

Americas · South America

Overview

Peru is located in South America within Americas, alongside 12 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 34.2M, Peru ranks 48th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 27 people per km² (159th of 196 by density).

Peru's GDP is $289.2B, 48th largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $8,452 (83rd of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil.

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Identity

Capital

Lima

Currency

Sol

PEN

Official language

Spanish, Aymara, Quechua

Continent / Region

Americas · South America

People

Population

34.2MWorld Bank 2024

Population density

27 / km²

Calculated: population ÷ land area

Economy

GDP (current US$)

$289.2BWorld Bank 2024

GDP per capita

$8,452World Bank 2024

Geography

Land area

1,280,000 km²

494,211 mi²

mi² derived from km²

World Bank 2023

Trade

Exports data unavailable for this country.