Peru experienced a marked decline in population growth rates from 2.2% in 1990 to just 0.9% in 2023. The reduction aligns with falling fertility rates and urbanization, as more Peruvians moved to cities where smaller family sizes are common. A sharper decline was evident from 2000 (1.5%) to 2007 (0.8%), reflecting economic and social shifts during this period.
The growth rate recovered slightly during the 2010s, peaking at 1.9% in 2018 and 2019, fueled by improved healthcare and increased life expectancy. However, recent years have shown a downward trend, reaching 0.9% in 2023, indicating Peru's progression toward demographic stability.
The growth rate recovered slightly during the 2010s, peaking at 1.9% in 2018 and 2019, fueled by improved healthcare and increased life expectancy. However, recent years have shown a downward trend, reaching 0.9% in 2023, indicating Peru's progression toward demographic stability.
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