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BoliviavsPeru

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Peru is higher

Peru records 34,217,848, about 2.76× the other value.

Surface area

Peru is higher

Peru records 1,285,216 km², about 1.17× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Peru is higher

Peru records $289.22 billion, about 5.27× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇴 Bolivia12,413,315
🇵🇪 Peru34,217,848

Peru’s population is 176% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of 21,804,533.

Surface area

🇧🇴 Bolivia1,098,580 km²
🇵🇪 Peru1,285,216 km²

Peru’s surface area is 17% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of 186,636 km².

Population density

🇧🇴 Bolivia11.3 /km²
🇵🇪 Peru26.6 /km²

Peru’s population density is 136% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of 15.3 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇴 Bolivia$54.88 billion · 2024
🇵🇪 Peru$289.22 billion · 2024

Peru’s nominal GDP is 427% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of $234.34 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇴 Bolivia$4,421 · 2024
🇵🇪 Peru$8,452 · 2024

Peru’s GDP per capita is 91% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of $4,031.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Sucre

Lima

Population

12,413,315

34,217,848

Surface area

1,098,580 km²

1,285,216 km²

Population density

11.3 /km²

26.6 /km²

Nominal GDP

$54.88 billion · 2024

$289.22 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$4,421 · 2024

$8,452 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Bolivian boliviano · BOB · Bs.

Peruvian sol · PEN · S/.

Nationality

Bolivian

Peruvian

Phone code

+591

+51

Internet domain

.bo

.pe

ISO codes

BO / BOL

PE / PER

Time zone

America/La_Paz

America/Lima

Native name

Bolivia

Perú

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About Bolivia

Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.

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About Peru

Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in South America. It is bordered to the north by Ecuador and Colombia, to the east by Brazil, to the southeast by Bolivia, to the south by Chile, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is a richly diverse country, with a population of over 33 million people and a wide range of landscapes, from the coastal plains to the high Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest.

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Bolivia & Peru: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bolivia?

The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.

What is the population of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a recorded population of approximately 12,413,315 people.

How big is Bolivia?

Bolivia covers an area of about 1,098,580 km².

What is the population density of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a population density of roughly 11.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $54.88 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,421.

What currency is used in Bolivia?

Bolivia uses the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), with the symbol Bs..

Where is Bolivia located?

Bolivia is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Bolivia called?

People from Bolivia are referred to as Bolivian.

What is the phone calling code for Bolivia?

The international dialing code for Bolivia is +591.

What is the internet domain for Bolivia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bolivia is .bo.

What time zone is Bolivia in?

Bolivia uses the America/La_Paz time zone.

What is Bolivia known for?

Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.

What is the capital of Peru?

The capital of Peru is Lima.

What is the population of Peru?

Peru has a recorded population of approximately 34,217,848 people.

How big is Peru?

Peru covers an area of about 1,285,216 km².

What is the population density of Peru?

Peru has a population density of roughly 26.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Peru?

Peru has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $289.22 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Peru?

Peru has a GDP per capita of approximately $8,452.

What currency is used in Peru?

Peru uses the Peruvian sol (PEN), with the symbol S/..

Where is Peru located?

Peru is located in South America, Americas.

What is the native name of Peru?

The native name of Peru is Perú.

What are people from Peru called?

People from Peru are referred to as Peruvian.

What is the phone calling code for Peru?

The international dialing code for Peru is +51.

What is the internet domain for Peru?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Peru is .pe.

What time zone is Peru in?

Peru uses the America/Lima time zone.

What is Peru known for?

Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in South America. It is bordered to the north by Ecuador and Colombia, to the east by Brazil, to the southeast by Bolivia, to the south by Chile, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is a richly diverse country, with a population of over 33 million people and a wide range of landscapes, from the coastal plains to the high Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest.