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In 2026, Peru's population stands at 34,922,148. That is a 5-fold increase on the 7,677,414 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.97% a year, adding about 339.1K people a year. Population density sits at 27 people/km². Half the population is younger than 30.6 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 39.1 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 99 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections put it at 38,163,319, up +9% from 2026.
Total population
34,922,148
Density
27 people/km²
Median age
30.6 years
Growth rate
+0.97%
Peru's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 31 in 2026 to 39 by 2050.