Peru Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Peru's urban population was 85.61% in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Peru's urban population stood at 85.61% in 2025, a rise of +0.42% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 85.61% by 2025. Peru ranked 45th globally.
Peru's urban population has experienced significant growth over the past 66 years, increasing from 46.67% in 1960 to 85.61% in 2025, representing a substantial shift in the country's demographic landscape. This trend is consistent with global urbanization patterns, where urban populations have been rising steadily. Among its peer countries, Peru's urban population ranks closely behind the United Arab Emirates, where 85.98% of the population resides in urban areas, and ahead of Saudi Arabia, with 84.62%. Notably, Peru's urban population has surpassed its trough of 46.67% in 1960, illustrating a marked increase in urbanization. As of 2025, Peru's urban population remains at an all-time high, indicating a sustained trend. However, a decline in economic growth or changes in government policies could potentially alter this trajectory, leading to a slowdown in urbanization rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 86.44% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 86.03% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 85.61% | - | - |
| 2025 | 85.61% | +0.42% | #45 |
| 2024 | 85.19% | +0.41% | #172 |
| 2023 | 84.78% | +0.41% | #172 |
| 2022 | 84.37% | +0.42% | #172 |
| 2021 | 83.95% | +0.42% | #171 |
| 2020 | 83.53% | +0.42% | #171 |
| 2019 | 83.10% | +0.42% | #171 |
| 2018 | 82.69% | +0.49% | #170 |
| 2017 | 82.19% | +0.77% | #169 |
| 2016 | 81.42% | +0.72% | #166 |
| 2015 | 80.70% | +0.70% | #165 |
| 2014 | 79.99% | +0.68% | #162 |
| 2013 | 79.31% | +0.66% | #163 |
| 2012 | 78.65% | +0.64% | #162 |
| 2011 | 78.01% | +0.61% | #162 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's urban population was 85.61% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Peru's urban population peaked at 85.61% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Peru was 46.67% in 1960.
Peru ranks 45th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's urban population is projected to reach 85.61% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Peru in 2025 was 85.61%. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_urban-population,
title = {Peru Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}