MigrantoImmigrants in Peru
1.8M foreign-born residents — the #38 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 92% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 1596667 |
| Argentina | 30704 |
| Colombia | 25477 |
| Bolivia | 22190 |
| Chile | 19221 |
| Spain | 13320 |
| Brazil | 11785 |
| USA | 11392 |
| Ecuador | 10046 |
| Japan | 7153 |
| Cuba | 6676 |
| Italy | 6538 |
| Vietnam | 5527 |
| China | 4560 |
| Mexico | 4077 |
| Paraguay | 2205 |
| Canada | 1842 |
| Dominican Republic | 1825 |
| France | 1804 |
| Germany | 1680 |
| Russia | 1358 |
| South Korea | 1313 |
| United Kingdom | 1250 |
| Uruguay | 1224 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1159 |
| Netherlands | 1050 |
| Belgium | 932 |
| Costa Rica | 912 |
| Panama | 878 |
| Australia | 837 |
| Ukraine | 638 |
| El Salvador | 615 |
| India | 599 |
| Israel | 570 |
| Switzerland | 561 |
| Guatemala | 541 |
| Puerto Rico | 527 |
| Portugal | 496 |
| Honduras | 481 |
| Nicaragua | 446 |
| Poland | 437 |
| Philippines | 423 |
| South Africa | 406 |
| Sweden | 405 |
| Romania | 404 |
| Palestine | 368 |
| Turkey | 359 |
| Haiti | 256 |
| Ireland | 253 |
| Austria | 227 |
| Denmark | 203 |
| Serbia | 137 |
By region of origin
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 96%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Peru.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 13% to 88%, with Venezuela increasingly the primary origin.
Venezuela is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Venezuela accounts for 88% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 2%.
The share of immigrants from Latin America has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Latin America has shifted from 25.4% to 96.3% since 1990.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 55% from 1.2M to 1.8M, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 36638 |
| 1995 | 44186 |
| 2000 | 53498 |
| 2005 | 70306 |
| 2010 | 94913 |
| 2015 | 140970 |
| 2020 | 1166869 |
| 2024 | 1804954 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Venezuela | Argentina | Colombia | Bolivia | Chile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1185 | 176 | 12 | 12 | 4264 |
| 1995 | 1648 | 1689 | 12 | 12 | 4889 |
| 2000 | 2081 | 5113 | 20 | 15 | 5478 |
| 2005 | 2626 | 8603 | 3226 | 2775 | 6150 |
| 2010 | 6301 | 11785 | 7426 | 6689 | 8006 |
| 2015 | 26036 | 15237 | 11815 | 10775 | 11830 |
| 2020 | 1016263 | 19297 | 18217 | 15651 | 16170 |
| 2024 | 1596667 | 30704 | 25477 | 22190 | 19221 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Peru as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Peru
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Peru?
Around 1.8M foreign-born residents live in Peru, making it the #38-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Peru come from?
Most immigrants in Peru come from Venezuela, Argentina and Colombia — these three countries account for about 92% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Peru are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 5% of the population of Peru — that's 1.8M out of a total population of 34.2M.
How has immigration to Peru changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Peru has grown from 141K to 1.8M people, a growth of about 1180%.
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