Peru Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Peru's death rate was 6.0 in 2025, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 9.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Peru's death rate stood at 6.0 in 2025, a rise of +0.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.0 by 2025. Peru ranked 165th globally.
Peru's death rate has exhibited a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, from a peak of 18.82 in 1970 to a trough of 5.49 in 2023, indicating a substantial reduction in mortality rates. This decline has not been unique to Peru, as other countries such as Andorra, which ranks closely to Peru with a death rate of 6.05, have also experienced a decrease in mortality rates. However, Peru's more pronounced decline from a higher initial rate suggests a notable improvement in healthcare and living standards. As of 2025, Peru's death rate stands at 6.00, ranking #165 globally, still below the peak of 1970 but above the trough of 2023. The recent trend suggests that Peru's death rate may continue to improve as its economy and healthcare infrastructure continue to develop, potentially leading to a further decline in mortality rates as the country approaches more developed economies' standards.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.0 | +0.5 | #165 |
| 2023 | 5.5 | −0.9 | #39 |
| 2022 | 6.4 | −2.9 | #67 |
| 2021 | 9.3 | +1.9 | #139 |
| 2020 | 7.4 | +1.3 | #97 |
| 2019 | 6.2 | −0.0 | #61 |
| 2018 | 6.2 | +0.1 | #61 |
| 2017 | 6.1 | +0.1 | #61 |
| 2016 | 6.0 | −0.0 | #57 |
| 2015 | 6.0 | −0.1 | #59 |
| 2014 | 6.1 | −0.2 | #67 |
| 2013 | 6.3 | −0.1 | #70 |
| 2012 | 6.5 | −0.2 | #75 |
| 2011 | 6.7 | −0.1 | #80 |
| 2010 | 6.7 | +0.0 | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's death rate was 6.0 in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 9.4% increase from the previous year.
Peru's death rate peaked at 18.8 in 1970.
The lowest death rate in Peru was 5.5 in 2023.
Peru ranks 165th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's death rate is projected to reach 6.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Peru in 2025 was 6.0. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_death-rate,
title = {Peru Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}