Annual death rates in different age groups in Peru

Peru: Annual death rates in different age groups was 11.81 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
11.81
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
111th
of 229 countries
All-time high
169.55
in 1950
All-time low
11.81
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Annual death rates in different age groups in Peru, 1950–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual death rates in different age groups in Peru is 11.81, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.

The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 19.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual death rates in different age groups in Peru peaked at 169.55 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 11.81, in 2023.

Peru ranks 111th of 229 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 161.18 150.4 169.55 10
1960s 132.07 117.04 147.3 10
1970s 103.63 92 126.68 10
1980s 77.41 63.52 89.88 10
1990s 46.1 32.51 60.37 10
2000s 22.61 17.13 30.07 10
2010s 14.23 12.74 16.4 10
2020s 12.15 11.81 12.49 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual death rates in different age groups in Peru?
Annual death rates in different age groups in Peru was 11.81 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual death rates in different age groups recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 169.55 in 1950.
What is the lowest annual death rates in different age groups recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 11.81 in 2023.
How does Peru rank for annual death rates in different age groups?
Peru ranks 111th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual death rates in different age groups rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual death rates in different age groups. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual death rates in different age groups
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 18,722 data points, 1751–2023
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