In recent years, climate crises and disasters such as floods and landslides have affected hundreds of thousands of people, particularly in the Andean and Amazonian regions. These disasters, which destroy infrastructure, crops and homes, have led to mass displacement, increased food insecurity and deteriorated the living conditions of the most vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities, who are often disproportionately affected by crises and difficulties in accessing basic services.
Furthermore, since 2017 Peru has been hosting large numbers of Venezuelan refugees and migrants; by the end of 2024, more than 1.6 million Venezuelans were residing in Peru, often in precarious conditions. The humanitarian needs of these populations as well as those of the host communities remain significant, particularly in terms of protection, health and education.
Although Peru has experienced moderate growth in recent years, inequalities remain marked and social tensions persist, particularly due to crime, regional disparities and precarious public services. Despite some economic resilience, disasters and climate shocks have exacerbated poverty and exclusion, affecting rural and indigenous communities in particular.
- Population: 34.3 million
- HDI: 0.794 (2023)
- GDP: USD 289.22 billion (2024)
- GDP per capita: ~$8,450 (2024)
