Peru Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Peru's population growth was 1.04% in 2025, ranked 109th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Peru's population growth stood at 1.04% in 2025, a decline of +0.05pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.04% by 2025. Peru ranked 109th globally.
Peru's population growth has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the country witnessing a sharp decline in growth rate since the 1960s. At its peak in 1961, the population growth rate reached 2.92%, but it plummeted to an all-time low of 0.62% in 2009. The growth rate rebounded slightly, standing at 1.04% in 2025, a figure comparable to that of Jordan. Peru's growth rate has consistently ranked below the global average, with a current ranking of 109 out of 211 countries. In comparison, Lesotho, a country with a similar ranking, has maintained a growth rate of 1.07%, indicating that Peru still lags behind its peer. The recent decline in population growth can be attributed to improvements in healthcare and education, which have led to a decrease in fertility rates. However, Peru's aging population and low fertility rates pose challenges for its long-term economic growth, and a significant increase in immigration or a demographic shift could alter the trajectory of its population growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.04% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.04% | −0.05pp | #109 |
| 2024 | 1.09% | −0.01pp | #119 |
| 2023 | 1.10% | +0.14pp | #112 |
| 2022 | 0.96% | −0.00pp | #107 |
| 2021 | 0.96% | −0.23pp | #116 |
| 2020 | 1.19% | −0.52pp | #121 |
| 2019 | 1.71% | −0.10pp | #147 |
| 2018 | 1.81% | +0.34pp | #149 |
| 2017 | 1.47% | +0.14pp | #132 |
| 2016 | 1.33% | +0.21pp | #120 |
| 2015 | 1.13% | +0.13pp | #107 |
| 2014 | 0.99% | +0.09pp | #95 |
| 2013 | 0.90% | +0.06pp | #90 |
| 2012 | 0.84% | +0.09pp | #85 |
| 2011 | 0.75% | +0.09pp | #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 population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's population growth was 1.04% in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's population growth peaked at 2.92% in 1961.
The lowest population growth in Peru was 0.62% in 2009.
Peru ranks 109th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's population growth is projected to reach 1.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Peru in 2025 was 1.04%. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_population-growth,
title = {Peru Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}