Peru is a country in South America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 34.6 million people (UN estimate), the 47th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 47th
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Region
South America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 34.6 million (47th)
Area
1,285,216 km² (18th)
UN member since
October 31, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Peru in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 34.6 million, the 47th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 1,285,216 km², the 18th largest of the 193. That is about 3.4 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 27.
Joining the United Nations
Peru joined the United Nations on October 31, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Peru’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Peru on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Peru, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 12 UN member states in South America. The one with the most people is Brazil.