Peru Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Peru's life expectancy was 77.6 in 2025, ranked 69th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Peru's life expectancy stood at 77.6 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 77.6 by 2025. Peru ranked 69th globally.
Peru's life expectancy has experienced significant growth over the past six and a half decades, with the indicator rising from 50.60 in 1960 to 77.63 in 2025. This improvement is a notable achievement, especially considering the country's all-time trough in 1970, when life expectancy was just 47.73 years. In fact, Peru's life expectancy now surpasses that of several peer countries, including Jordan, where the indicator stands at 77.67 years. The peak in 2023, at 77.74 years, represents the highest value recorded, underscoring the progress made in recent years. This upward trend is consistent with global patterns, as most countries have seen improvements in life expectancy over the same period. However, ongoing health crises and demographic shifts may alter this trajectory in the future, and Peru's efforts to address healthcare infrastructure and access will be crucial in sustaining its life expectancy gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 78.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 77.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 77.6 | −0.1 | #69 |
| 2023 | 77.7 | +0.9 | #73 |
| 2022 | 76.8 | +5.2 | #76 |
| 2021 | 71.6 | −2.2 | #121 |
| 2020 | 73.8 | −2.4 | #102 |
| 2019 | 76.3 | +0.3 | #89 |
| 2018 | 76.0 | +0.1 | #88 |
| 2017 | 76.0 | +0.0 | #85 |
| 2016 | 76.0 | +0.2 | #87 |
| 2015 | 75.7 | +0.5 | #86 |
| 2014 | 75.3 | +0.7 | #91 |
| 2013 | 74.6 | +0.6 | #99 |
| 2012 | 74.0 | +0.7 | #102 |
| 2011 | 73.3 | +0.4 | #106 |
| 2010 | 72.9 | +0.3 | #109 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's life expectancy was 77.6 in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's life expectancy peaked at 77.7 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Peru was 47.7 in 1970.
Peru ranks 69th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's life expectancy is projected to reach 77.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Peru in 2025 was 77.6. This ranks 69th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_life-expectancy,
title = {Peru Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}