Peru Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Peru's fertility rate was 1.93 in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Peru's fertility rate stood at 1.93 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.93 by 2025. Peru ranked 103rd globally.
Peru's fertility rate has undergone significant changes over the past six and a half decades. At its peak in 1960, the rate stood at 6.94 children per woman, a figure that was among the highest globally. Conversely, the latest available data from the World Bank indicates that the fertility rate has reached an all-time low, with 1.93 children per woman in 2025, ranking Peru as the 103rd country worldwide. This decline mirrors trends observed in Nepal, where the fertility rate has also stabilized at 1.93 children per woman. The sharp decrease in Peru's fertility rate is a result of various socio-economic factors, including improved access to education and family planning services. A continued shift towards smaller family sizes may further drive this trend, potentially contributing to changes in population structure and labor market dynamics. However, a reversal in this trend could occur if economic conditions improve, leading to an increase in birth rates as couples opt for larger families.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.90 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.93 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.93 | −0.05 | #103 |
| 2023 | 1.98 | −0.02 | #114 |
| 2022 | 2.00 | −0.02 | #116 |
| 2021 | 2.03 | −0.03 | #115 |
| 2020 | 2.06 | −0.03 | #115 |
| 2019 | 2.09 | −0.03 | #112 |
| 2018 | 2.12 | −0.03 | #111 |
| 2017 | 2.15 | −0.04 | #109 |
| 2016 | 2.19 | −0.04 | #109 |
| 2015 | 2.23 | −0.04 | #111 |
| 2014 | 2.27 | −0.05 | #112 |
| 2013 | 2.32 | −0.04 | #114 |
| 2012 | 2.36 | −0.06 | #116 |
| 2011 | 2.41 | −0.01 | #118 |
| 2010 | 2.42 | −0.06 | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's fertility rate was 1.93 in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's fertility rate peaked at 6.94 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Peru was 1.93 in 2025.
Peru ranks 103rd globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.93 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Peru in 2025 was 1.93. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_fertility-rate,
title = {Peru Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}