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Colombia
53,705,808
Population nowvs
Peru
34,706,383
Population nowAs of 2026, Colombia has a population of about 53,705,808 while Peru has about 34,706,383 — a difference of 18,999,425 people. Colombia is growing faster (0.72% per year).
| Colombia | Metric | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72% | Growth rate / yr | 0.7% |
| 13.6 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 14.0 |
| 6.4 | Death rate / 1,000 | 7.0 |
| 47.2 | Density / km² | 27.0 |
| 48.8% | Male % | 49.0% |
| 95.6% | Literacy % | 94.0% |
| 8.5% | Smoking % | 12.0% |
| 70.3 | Life expectancy | 70.0 |