Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Peru
Peru: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 1.08 % change on previous year in 2025. ▼ Falling
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Peru, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Peru is 1.08 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Peru peaked at 2.72 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0.6151 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places Peru 99th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 55 years of available data.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Peru, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 1973 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1974 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1975 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1976 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1986 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 2 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2002 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 2003 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2004 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 0.9574 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 0.8312 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 2007 | 0.7584 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 0.6978 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 0.6228 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 0.6151 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 0.6941 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2012 | 0.8048 % change on previous year | +15.9% |
| 2013 | 0.8759 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 0.935 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +13.5% |
| 2017 | 1.48 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 2018 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +45.0% |
| 2020 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 2021 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 2022 | 0.8399 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 2023 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 2024 | 1.12 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.53 % change on previous year | 2.26 % change on previous year | 2.72 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.45 % change on previous year | 2.29 % change on previous year | 2.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.01 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year | 2.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.04 % change on previous year | 0.6228 % change on previous year | 1.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.13 % change on previous year | 0.6151 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.09 % change on previous year | 0.8399 % change on previous year | 1.31 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Peru?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Peru was 1.08 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 2.72 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6151 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Peru rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Peru ranks 99th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.