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Peru's Machu Picchu, built by the Inca in the 15th century, sits at about 2,430 meters and remained unknown to the outside world until 1911.
Peru
Republic of Peru
Population, GDP, and key facts about Peru — updated for 2026.
Capital · LIMAContinent · AMERICASISO · PER
Peru quick facts
- Population
- 34,217,848
- Area
- 1,285,216 km²
- Population density
- 26 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 291.8 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 8.5K
- Capital
- Lima
- Currency
- Peruvian sol (S/., PEN)
- Languages
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Peru at human scale
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What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
What is Peru's population?
Peru has a population of 34,217,848.
What is Peru's GDP per capita?
Peru's GDP per capita is US$ 8.5K.
What is the currency of Peru?
The currency of Peru is the Peruvian sol (PEN).
Is Peru bigger than Venezuela, RB?
Peru is about 1.4× the size of Venezuela, RB by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.