🇵🇪 Peru
With 34,576,665 inhabitants (2025), Peru ranks 48 out of 213 in the population ranking (South America). GDP per capita – Peru: $9,684 /inh. (2025), ranking 105 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1.5 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Peru, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: childcare (1/186).
Weaknesses – Peru, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining (153/186), Homicide rate (149/192), Equality of civil liberties across social groups (133/173).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Peru has $9,684 /inh., close to the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Peru has 5.1 %, below the regional median (South America: 6.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Peru has 1.5 %, below the regional median (South America: 4.8 %).
- GDP growth: Peru has 3.4 %, above the regional median (South America: 2.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 12.7 % | 2021 | 41 of 211 |
| GDP | $334.9B | 2025 | 47 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $650.6B | 2025 | 47 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $5,142 /inh. | 2021 | 86 of 184 |
| GDP growth | 3.4 % | 2025 | 100 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $8,430 /inh. | 2025 | 103 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $9,684 /inh. | 2025 | 105 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.4 % | 2025 | 108 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $18,816 /inh. | 2025 | 112 of 201 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $4.99 | 2026 | 28 of 55 |
| Real interest rate | 7.7 % | 2022 | 41 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 12.6 % | 2022 | 44 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.5 % | 2025 | 53 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 61.6 % | 2022 | 76 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 3.57 LCU/$ | 2025 | 130 of 211 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 5.4 % | 2025 | 155 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 72.9 % | 2025 | 22 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 69.1 % | 2025 | 22 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 51.3 % | 2025 | 57 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 9.5 % | 2025 | 65 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 23.1 % | 2025 | 75 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 60.1 % | 2025 | 91 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.1 % | 2025 | 93 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 16.8 % | 2025 | 121 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $82.7B | 2025 | 48 of 205 |
| Current account balance | 3.6 % | 2025 | 49 of 198 |
| Services exports | $7.4B | 2025 | 82 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 5.2 % | 2024 | 102 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 30 % | 2025 | 119 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 51.8 % | 2025 | 146 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 21.8 % | 2025 | 170 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $10.4B | 2025 | 39 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.1 % | 2025 | 70 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $1B | 2020 | 83 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,119,000 arr. | 2020 | 92 of 202 |
| Migrant remittances received | 1.6 % | 2025 | 113 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 0.2 % | 2023 | 124 of 160 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 35.2 % | 2021 | 32 of 109 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 29.5 % | 2021 | 50 of 159 |
| Tax revenue | 15.9 % | 2021 | 84 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 22.8 % | 2021 | 97 of 160 |
| Budget balance | -3.2 % | 2021 | 98 of 158 |
| Research and development spending | 0.2 % | 2023 | 118 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 13.1 % | 2025 | 128 of 187 |
| Military spending | 0.8 % | 2025 | 136 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 10.4 months | 2025 | 18 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $90.4B | 2025 | 33 of 180 |
| External debt | 34.2 % | 2024 | 39 of 121 |
| Stock market capitalization | 31.4 % | 2025 | 54 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 39.6 % | 2024 | 92 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 34.3 % | 2024 | 37 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 24 % | 2025 | 71 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 12.2 % | 2024 | 79 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7.5 % | 2024 | 92 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 58.5 % | 2025 | 110 of 189 |
| Gross capital formation | 20.3 % | 2025 | 125 of 185 |
| Services | 50.9 % | 2024 | 141 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with an official ID | 98.8 % | 2024 | 28 of 145 |
| Urban population | 85.6 % | 2025 | 44 of 213 |
| Population | 34,576,665 inhab. | 2025 | 48 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 66.9 % | 2025 | 62 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.9 per 100 women | 2025 | 94 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 94 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 96.4 % | 2020 | 96 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 9.5 % | 2025 | 103 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 23.6 % | 2025 | 104 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 120 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 29.5 yrs | 2023 | 127 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 148 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 49.4 per 100 | 2025 | 152 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide rate | 2.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 16 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 4.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 17 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 1.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 26 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 67.1 yrs | 2023 | 47 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 75.6 yrs | 2024 | 65 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.9 yrs | 2024 | 71 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 80.3 yrs | 2024 | 81 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 13.6 per 100,000 | 2019 | 88 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 12.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 89 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 11 per 1,000 | 2024 | 89 of 194 |
| Population growth | 1.04 % | 2025 | 96 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 15.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 98 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.97 children/woman | 2024 | 101 of 213 |
| Death rate | 5.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 171 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.4 % | 2024 | 73 of 152 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 27 % | 2023 | 91 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 5.7 % | 2024 | 94 of 167 |
| Physicians | 1.69 per 1,000 | 2023 | 95 of 193 |
| Measles vaccination | 89 % | 2024 | 103 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 5.6 % | 2023 | 112 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2.74 per 1,000 | 2023 | 120 of 196 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 95.6 % | 2024 | 123 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 1.6 per 1,000 | 2023 | 126 of 190 |
| Open defecation | 1.9 % | 2024 | 144 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 78.8 % | 2024 | 150 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 139 per 100,000 | 2024 | 158 of 206 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 6.4 % | 2024 | 50 of 207 |
| Tobacco use | 12.4 % | 2024 | 53 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 2.9 % | 2024 | 56 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 21.9 % | 2024 | 58 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 60 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 89 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 4.8 L/person | 2024 | 99 of 202 |
| Adult obesity | 29.2 % | 2024 | 130 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 33.3 % | 2024 | 130 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 24.9 % | 2024 | 136 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 165.2 cm | 2014 | 174 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 152.9 cm | 2014 | 187 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 94.5 % | 2020 | 17 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 57.1 % | 2022 | 31 of 112 |
| Frequent prayer | 66.6 % | 2022 | 42 of 80 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.66 | 2003 | 49 of 205 |
| Importance of religion in life | 78.7 % | 2022 | 58 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 5.1 % | 2020 | 91 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 93 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.34 | 2003 | 103 of 203 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 5.4 % | 2024 | 106 of 212 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.3 % | 2020 | 139 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.2 | 2003 | 166 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 174 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 30.3 % | 2024 | 52 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 5.1 % | 2024 | 101 of 169 |
| Gini index | 40.1 | 2024 | 126 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.6 % | 2024 | 129 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 7,062 km | 2026 | 15 of 230 |
| Total area | 1,285,216 km² | 2024 | 19 of 212 |
| Land area | 1,280,000 km² | 2024 | 19 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 2,414 km | 2026 | 51 of 227 |
| Population density | 26.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 175 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -9.1 ° | 2026 | 193 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 49,021 m³/inh. | 2022 | 11 of 181 |
| Highest point | 6,746 m | 2026 | 11 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 1,555 m | 2026 | 13 of 166 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,738 mm | 2022 | 44 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0.7 % | 2015 | 55 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 52.7 % | 2024 | 51 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 22.1 % | 2025 | 74 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 19 % | 2024 | 151 of 207 |
| Arable land | 3.1 % | 2024 | 154 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.86 | 2025 | 48 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.45 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.67 | 2025 | 58 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.51 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.39 | 2025 | 71 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.71 | 2025 | 81 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.74 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.84 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.83 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.76 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.8 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.83 | 2025 | 77 of 174 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.78 | 2025 | 81 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.76 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.76 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.04 | 2025 | 133 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.59 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.69 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.12 | 2025 | 85 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.63 | 2025 | 106 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.05 | 2025 | 106 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.84 | 2025 | 120 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.14 | 2025 | 120 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 31 pts | 2024 | 127 of 179 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.66 | 2025 | 147 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.76 | 2025 | 152 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.5 | 2025 | 155 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,979 | 2025 | 14 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 41.5 % | 2025 | 23 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 10.8 % | 2016 | 49 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 21.1 % | 2025 | 100 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 93.8 /100 | 2025 | 3 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 88.7 /100 | 2025 | 17 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 34 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 92.8 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 8.9 pts | 2025 | 51 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 8.6 per 100,000 | 2021 | 149 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished except for exceptional crimes | 2026 | 7 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 8.9 % | 2023 | 24 of 150 |
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 61.1 % | 2012 | 30 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 57.9 % | 2023 | 48 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 51 per 100,000 | 2023 | 100 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 94.9 % | 2021 | 133 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 42.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 136 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 60 of 78 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $273 | 2024 | 85 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 2.6 % | 2020 | 90 of 99 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $526 | 2024 | 97 of 168 |
| Trade union membership rate | 2.3 % | 2018 | 133 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 30.1 % | 2024 | 140 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 4.8 /10 | 2024 | 153 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 17.9 % | 2024 | 74 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 2 yrs | 2026 | 149 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 14 yrs | 2025 | 8 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Peru?
Peru has about 34,576,665 inhabitants (2025), ranking 48 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Peru?
GDP per capita is $9,684 /inh. (2025): Peru ranks 105 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Peru?
Annual inflation is 1.5 % (2025); Peru ranks 53 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Peru?
The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025); Peru ranks 93 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Peru stand in its region (South America)?
GDP per capita: Peru has $9,684 /inh., close to the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Peru come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.