Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Peru
Peru: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 3,215 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3,215 thousands
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
37th
of 233 countries
All-time high
3,215 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
564.49 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in Peru, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Peru recorded 3,215 thousands for population aged 65 years or older in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 30.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in Peru peaked at 3,215 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 564.49 thousands, in 1970.
Peru ranks 37th of 233 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Peru, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 564.49 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 577.75 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 603.56 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 632.95 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1974 | 644.88 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 659.86 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 674.98 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 690.04 thousands | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 699.9 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 707.29 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 713.42 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 711.39 thousands | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 710.91 thousands | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 711.69 thousands | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 714.18 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 719.16 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 726.21 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 735.37 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 746.7 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 760.1 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 774.97 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 791.81 thousands | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 809.79 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 829.89 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 852.41 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 891.98 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 935.43 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 977.71 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 1,020 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 1,060 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 1,112 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 1,179 thousands | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 1,261 thousands | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 1,354 thousands | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 1,454 thousands | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 1,556 thousands | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 1,667 thousands | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 1,781 thousands | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 1,896 thousands | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 1,976 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 2,054 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 2,131 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 2,209 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 2,291 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 2,374 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 2,458 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 2,534 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 2,593 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 2,672 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 2,753 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 2,833 thousands | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 2,893 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 2,912 thousands | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 2,987 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 3,100 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 3,215 thousands | +3.7% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 3,215 thousands is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 529.18 thousands, 6.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Peru's 3,215 thousands is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 314.39 thousands, 10.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 645.57 thousands | 564.49 thousands | 707.29 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 724.91 thousands | 710.91 thousands | 760.1 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 894.36 thousands | 774.97 thousands | 1,060 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,523 thousands | 1,112 thousands | 1,976 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,407 thousands | 2,054 thousands | 2,753 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,990 thousands | 2,833 thousands | 3,215 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Peru
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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)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Population density 29.82 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.66 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older in Peru?
- Population aged 65 years or older in Peru was 3,215 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 3,215 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 564.49 thousands in 1970.
- How does Peru rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- Peru ranks 37th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release