Peru Population Live (2026)
The live population of Peru, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Peru has an estimated population of about 33.3 million people in 2026 — 0.40% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 41st largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Peru's latest birth rate (16.8 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (5.7 per 1,000).
Is the population of Peru growing?
Yes. Around 1,533 babies are born in Peru every day — about 64 an hour — while around 520 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 1,013 people a day, or about 369,674 a year: a growth rate of 1.11% before migration. If that rate held steady, it would take about 63 years for the population to double — though in most countries growth slows over time as families get smaller.
A birth rate of 16.8 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 27th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Peru's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Peru
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Per hour | 64 | 22 | 42 |
| Per day | 1,533 | 520 | 1,013 |
| Per week | 10,730 | 3,641 | 7,090 |
| Per year | 559,507 | 189,833 | 369,674 |
How crowded is Peru?
With about 33.3 million people living on 1,285,216 km², Peru has roughly 25.9 people per square kilometre. That is below the world average of about 61 per km², so there is more land per person than in crowded countries such as Bangladesh, the Netherlands or India.
Life expectancy in Peru
A baby born in Peru today can expect to live about 76.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 41st of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $6,921 per person (44th of 72), Peru is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Peru at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 33,304,002 | 41 |
| Births per day | 1,533 | 35 |
| Deaths per day | 520 | 40 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 16.8 | 27 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 5.7 | 57 |
| Natural growth rate | 1.11% / year | 24 |
| Life expectancy | 76.7 years | 41 |
| Population density | 25.9 / km² | 57 |
| GDP per person | $6,921 | 44 |
| Area | 1,285,216 km² | — |
| Capital | Lima | — |
| Languages | Spanish, Quechua | — |
| Currency | Peruvian Sol (S/) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Peru's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Peru's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peru in 2026?
The population of Peru in 2026 is estimated at about 33.3 million people, which is around 0.40% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Peru every day?
About 1,533 babies are born in Peru every day — roughly 64 per hour, or 559,507 per year — based on a birth rate of 16.8 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Peru every day?
About 520 people die in Peru every day — roughly 22 per hour, or 189,833 per year — based on a death rate of 5.7 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Peru growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 1,013 people a day, a natural growth rate of 1.11% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Peru?
Life expectancy at birth in Peru is about 76.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Peru population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Peru's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.