Population

The biggest differences first
Surface area
Brazil is higher
Nominal GDP
Brazil is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Brazil’s population is 520% larger than that of Peru, a difference of 177,780,725.
Surface area
Brazil’s surface area is 562% larger than that of Peru, a difference of 7,225,204 km².
Population density
Peru’s population density is 6.9% higher than that of Brazil, a difference of 1.7 /km².
Nominal GDP
Brazil’s nominal GDP is 656% larger than that of Peru, a difference of $1.90 trillion.
GDP per capita
Brazil’s GDP per capita is 22% higher than that of Peru, a difference of $1,858.
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
Brasilia
Lima
Population
211,998,573
34,217,848
Surface area
8,510,420 km²
1,285,216 km²
Population density
24.9 /km²
26.6 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.19 trillion · 2024
$289.22 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$10,311 · 2024
$8,452 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Brazilian real · BRL · R$
Peruvian sol · PEN · S/.
Nationality
Brazilian
Peruvian
Phone code
+55
+51
Internet domain
.br
.pe
ISO codes
BR / BRA
PE / PER
Time zone
America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more)
America/Lima
Native name
Brasil
Perú
| Measure | Brazil | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brasilia | Lima |
| Population | 211,998,573 | 34,217,848 |
| Surface area | 8,510,420 km² | 1,285,216 km² |
| Population density | 24.9 /km² | 26.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.19 trillion · 2024 | $289.22 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $10,311 · 2024 | $8,452 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Brazilian real · BRL · R$ | Peruvian sol · PEN · S/. |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Peruvian |
| Phone code | +55 | +51 |
| Internet domain | .br | .pe |
| ISO codes | BR / BRA | PE / PER |
| Time zone | America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more) | America/Lima |
| Native name | Brasil | Perú |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.
Full Brazil profile →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.
Full Peru profile →Brazil & Peru: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasilia.
What is the population of Brazil?
Brazil has a recorded population of approximately 211,998,573 people.
How big is Brazil?
Brazil covers an area of about 8,510,420 km².
What is the population density of Brazil?
Brazil has a population density of roughly 24.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Brazil?
Brazil has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.19 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Brazil?
Brazil has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,311.
What currency is used in Brazil?
Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL), with the symbol R$.
Where is Brazil located?
Brazil is located in South America, Americas.
What is the native name of Brazil?
The native name of Brazil is Brasil.
What are people from Brazil called?
People from Brazil are referred to as Brazilian.
What is the phone calling code for Brazil?
The international dialing code for Brazil is +55.
What is the internet domain for Brazil?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brazil is .br.
What time zone is Brazil in?
Brazil spans 16 time zones including America/Araguaina, America/Bahia, America/Belem and 13 more.
What is Brazil known for?
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.
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.