Which has higher population, Peru or Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia, at 28,924 against 28,205 in Peru as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Saudi Arabia?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Peru vs Saudi Arabia: Population

Peru

28,205

in 2030

Saudi Arabia

28,924

in 2030

Peru rank

44th

Saudi Arabia rank

42nd

Population over time

Peru
Saudi Arabia

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 28,924 against 28,205 in Peru, a difference of 719.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Peru ahead.

Peru ranks 44th and Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Peru averaged higher in 4 and Saudi Arabia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Peru	Saudi Arabia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	15,082	7,679	7,403	Peru
2000s	18,947	13,451	5,495	Peru
2010s	22,067	21,343	724	Peru
2020s	26,186	25,908	278.26	Peru
2030s	28,205	28,924	719.1	Saudi Arabia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Peru or Saudi Arabia?: Saudi Arabia, at 28,924 against 28,205 in Peru as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Peru and Saudi Arabia?: 719, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Saudi Arabia?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Peru and Saudi Arabia rank globally for population?: Peru ranks 44th and Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.