Peru
Home of the Lost City
Overview
Home to Machu Picchu, the Amazon, and a cuisine revolution that has made Lima a global food capital, a South American treasure spanning desert, mountain, and jungle.
Geographic Context
Region
Americas
Subregion
South America
Land Area
1,285,216 km²
Capital
Lima
Languages
Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Currencies
Peruvian sol (S/.)
At a Glance
54
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
36
Freedom
75
Security
50
Life Expectancy
71.7 yrs
Median Age
29.5 yrs
Urbanization
79%
Cost Index
47
Housing Index
16
Healthcare Access
41/100
Climate
Average Temperature
16.4°C
Average AQI
82
Most Temperate Cities
1 Pucallpa 27°C
2 Provincia de Coronel Portillo 25.8°C
3 Iquitos 25.6°C
4 Tambo Grande 25.5°C
5 Provincia de Piura 25.5°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Lima 82 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 47
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 16
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 29.50%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 30.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 47/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 12/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 130 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 69
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.12% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 90 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 42/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025