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Peru Happiness Index

Peru's happiness index rose to 5.95 points in 2024, up from 5.84 points in 2023, according to The World Happiness Report 2025. This represents an increase of 1.9% (0.11) from the previous year. Peru has happiness index higher than the global median (5.95 points vs median 5.82 points). Compared with the median in Americas, Peru is lower (5.95 points vs regional median 6.35 points) and ranks 18th out of 24 countries in Americas.

Peru's life expectancy rose to 77.74 years in 2023, up from 76.83 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2024)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2024 5.95
2023 5.84
2022 5.53
2021 5.56
2020 5.84
2019 5.8
2018 5.7
2017 5.66
2016 5.72
2015 5.74
2014 5.82
2012 5.78
2011 5.26
Peru Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of Peru is the national average of self-reported life evaluations on a 0-10 ladder scale, where 0 represents the worst possible life and 10 the best possible life, explained by factors such as income, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 94% 94% 2020
Gini Index 40.7 points 40.3 points 2023
Homicide Rate 5.71 7.27 2020
Population 34.22M 33.85M 2024
Poverty Rate 5.9% 4.8% 2023
Primary Enrollment Rate 107.49% 107.66% 2023