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Peru
34,706,379
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Ecuador
18,081,181
Population nowAs of 2026, Peru has a population of about 34,706,379 while Ecuador has about 18,081,181 — a difference of 16,625,198 people. Ecuador is growing faster (0.7% per year).
| Peru | Metric | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7% | Growth rate / yr | 0.7% |
| 14.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 14.0 |
| 7.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 7.0 |
| 27.0 | Density / km² | 63.8 |
| 49.0% | Male % | 49.0% |
| 94.0% | Literacy % | 94.0% |
| 12.0% | Smoking % | 12.0% |
| 70.0 | Life expectancy | 71.1 |