Peru Facts
Capital of PeruThe capital of Peru is Lima.
| Capital | Lima |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 34.2 million |
| Total area | 1,285,216 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 27 people per km² |
| Currency | Peruvian sol (PEN) |
| Region | South America |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 34.2 million people = 34,200,000 people. Divided by 1,285,216 km²: 26.61 people per km², which rounds to 27.
Check it backwards
27 × 1,285,216 km² ≈ 34,186,746 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
How many people live in Peru?
About 34.2 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 27 people per km².
How big is Peru?
Peru covers 1,285,216 km² in total area.
What currency does Peru use?
The Peruvian sol (PEN).