Annual rate of change in urban populations in Peru
Peru: Annual rate of change in urban populations was 0.2381 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
0.2381
World rank
93rd
of 144 countries
All-time high
3.46
in 1980
All-time low
-0.1204
in 1990
Years of data
14
1955–2020
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Peru, 1955–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual rate of change in urban populations in Peru is 0.2381, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Peru peaked at 3.46 in 1980 and was at its lowest, -0.1204, in 1990.
Peru ranks 93rd of 144 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 0.2981 | — |
| 1960 | 0.2727 | -8.5% |
| 1965 | 0.2875 | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 0.5701 | +98.3% |
| 1975 | 0.3923 | -31.2% |
| 1980 | 3.46 | +782.5% |
| 1985 | 2.2 | -36.5% |
| 1990 | -0.1204 | -105.5% |
| 1995 | -0.11 | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 1.81 | -1742.2% |
| 2005 | 1 | -44.5% |
| 2010 | 0.3463 | -65.4% |
| 2015 | 0.2197 | -36.6% |
| 2020 | 0.2381 | +8.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.2981 | 0.2981 | 0.2981 | 1 |
| 1960s | 0.2801 | 0.2727 | 0.2875 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.4812 | 0.3923 | 0.5701 | 2 |
| 1980s | 2.83 | 2.2 | 3.46 | 2 |
| 1990s | -0.1152 | -0.1204 | -0.11 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 1 | 1.81 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.283 | 0.2197 | 0.3463 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.2381 | 0.2381 | 0.2381 | 1 |
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More population data for Peru
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0396 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3151 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 42,023 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.9219 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6906 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.438 (2100)
- Population density 29.82 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.66 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in Peru?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Peru was 0.2381 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 3.46 in 1980.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.1204 in 1990.
- How does Peru rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Peru ranks 93rd out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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