MigrantoImmigrants in Peru
1.8M foreigners live in Peru — 5% of the country's population
Immigrants in Peru by country
The 3 largest groups make up 92% of all immigrants
| 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
96% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Peru in numbers
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 13% to 88%, and today that group is people born in Venezuela.
Venezuelans are the largest group by a wide margin
88% of all immigrants were born in Venezuela, while the next group accounts for just 2%.
The share of immigrants from Latin America has grown since 1990
25.4% of immigrants came from Latin America in 1990, compared with 96.3% today.
The immigrant population has grown 55% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Peru rose from 1.2M to 1.8M in four years.
The map of origins has changed since 1990
7 countries have entered the top 20 origins since 1990: Argentina, Colombia, Bolivia. Argentina climbed from outside the top 20 to #2.
1 in 18 people born in Venezuela lives in Peru
1.6M people born in Venezuela live in Peru — 5.62% of the population of Venezuela.
Immigrant population in Peru over time
Foreigners living in Peru, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 36638 |
| 1995 | 44186 |
| 2000 | 53498 |
| 2005 | 70306 |
| 2010 | 94913 |
| 2015 | 140970 |
| 2020 | 1166869 |
| 2024 | 1804954 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Peru, by year
| Year | Venezuelans | Argentines | Colombians | Bolivians | Chileans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Peru
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Peru
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Peru?
Around 1.8M immigrants live in Peru — the world's #38 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Venezuelans live in Peru?
Around 1.6M Venezuelans live in Peru — about 88% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Peru growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Peru has grown from 141K to 1.8M, about 1180%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Peru come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Peru. Their children born in Peru are not included.
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