Total population by age (70 years old) in Peru
Peru: Total population by age was 178.06 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
178.06
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
39th
of 234 countries
All-time high
178.06
in 2023
All-time low
18.79
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Peru, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population by age in Peru is 178.06, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Peru peaked at 178.06 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 18.79, in 1950.
That places Peru 39th out of 234 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 18.79 | — |
| 1951 | 18.79 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 18.81 | +0.1% |
| 1953 | 19.25 | +2.3% |
| 1954 | 20.28 | +5.3% |
| 1955 | 21.53 | +6.2% |
| 1956 | 22.74 | +5.6% |
| 1957 | 23.99 | +5.5% |
| 1958 | 25.11 | +4.6% |
| 1959 | 25.95 | +3.3% |
| 1960 | 26.7 | +2.9% |
| 1961 | 27.49 | +3.0% |
| 1962 | 28.33 | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 29.33 | +3.5% |
| 1964 | 30.46 | +3.9% |
| 1965 | 31.55 | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 32.66 | +3.5% |
| 1967 | 33.84 | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 34.77 | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 35.29 | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 35.53 | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 35.89 | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 36.46 | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 37.19 | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 38.42 | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 39.86 | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 41.24 | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 42.6 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 43.73 | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 44.51 | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 45.01 | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 45.58 | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 46.28 | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 46.83 | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 47.09 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 47.36 | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 47.61 | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 47.71 | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 48.15 | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 49.31 | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 50.84 | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 52.49 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 54.37 | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 56.25 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 58.15 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 60.38 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 62.76 | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 65.06 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 67.62 | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 70.86 | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 74.71 | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 79.1 | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 84 | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 88.95 | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 93.47 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 97.81 | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 102.71 | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 107.98 | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 112.53 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 115.87 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 118.74 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 121.86 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 125.28 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 129.11 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 133.25 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 138.15 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 143.38 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 148.95 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 154.81 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 160.73 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 165.61 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 168.68 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 172.77 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 178.06 | +3.1% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 178.06 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 32.33, 5.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Peru's 178.06 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 18.69, 9.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 21.52 | 18.79 | 25.95 | 10 |
| 1960s | 31.04 | 26.7 | 35.29 | 10 |
| 1970s | 39.54 | 35.53 | 44.51 | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.09 | 45.01 | 49.31 | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.88 | 50.84 | 70.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | 95.71 | 74.71 | 115.87 | 10 |
| 2010s | 137.43 | 118.74 | 160.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 171.28 | 165.61 | 178.06 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More population data for Peru
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 42,023 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3151 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.66 million people (2100)
- Population density 29.82 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6906 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Peru?
- Total population by age in Peru was 178.06 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 178.06 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.79 in 1950.
- How does Peru rank for total population by age?
- Peru ranks 39th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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