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Peru

South America, Americas

Total Area
#19of 195 countries

1.3M km²

REST Countries 2023

About the size of Chad

1.3M km² against 1.3M km². Total area, REST Countries.

116% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Total Area1.3M km². REST Countries 2023.19 of 195Urban %84.8%. World Bank 2022.32 of 194Forest %56.2%. World Bank 2021.34 of 194

Lowest rankings

Farmland %3.1%. World Bank 2021.149 of 191Health % GDP5.6% of GDP. World Bank / WHO 2021.114 of 193Unemployment %4.9%. World Bank 2023.97 of 179

Neighbours

BoliviaCapital: SucreBrazilCapital: BrasíliaChileCapital: SantiagoColombiaCapital: BogotáEcuadorCapital: Quito

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Peru, in short

What is the capital of Peru?

The capital of Peru is Lima. Lima is the seat of national government for Peru, a country in South America.

What is the population of Peru?

Peru has a population of about 33.8 million people, the 45th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Peru?

Peru covers 1,285,216 square kilometers (496,224 square miles), making Peru the 20th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Peru?

Peru borders 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the life expectancy in Peru?

Life expectancy at birth in Peru is 77.7 years, the 71st highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Peru in?

Peru is in Americas, in the South America region. Peru is one of 55 countries and territories in Americas.