Deaths by age group in Peru

Peru: Deaths by age group was 823 deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
823 deaths
Change on year
down 66.5%
World rank
38th
of 236 countries
All-time high
3,287 deaths
in 2021
All-time low
1 deaths
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Deaths by age group in Peru, 1950–2023

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Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deaths by age group in Peru is 823 deaths, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 66.5% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths by age group in Peru peaked at 3,287 deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1 deaths, in 1950.

That places Peru 38th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 2.5 deaths 1 deaths 4 deaths 10
1960s 18.4 deaths 2 deaths 44 deaths 10
1970s 70.6 deaths 50 deaths 80 deaths 10
1980s 55.8 deaths 38 deaths 77 deaths 10
1990s 55 deaths 28 deaths 102 deaths 10
2000s 438.3 deaths 118 deaths 912 deaths 10
2010s 1,358 deaths 995 deaths 1,765 deaths 10
2020s 2,014 deaths 823 deaths 3,287 deaths 4

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 35 Cuba 933 deaths compare
  2. 36 Colombia 902 deaths compare
  3. 37 Puerto Rico 867 deaths compare
  4. 39 Uruguay 676 deaths compare
  5. 40 Norway 670 deaths compare
  6. 41 Indonesia 664 deaths compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths by age group in Peru?
Deaths by age group in Peru was 823 deaths in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths by age group recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 3,287 deaths in 2021.
What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 1 deaths in 1950.
How does Peru rank for deaths by age group?
Peru ranks 38th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is deaths by age group rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru data come from?
The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Deaths by age group
Unit
deaths
Source
UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed

The number of deaths in a calendar year. This only includes people aged 100+.