Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Peru  | Paraguay  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Peru | Republic of Paraguay |
Continent  | South America | South America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lima | Asunción |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ S | 23° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 76° 0′ 0″ W | 58° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Peru is 1,285,216 sq km, and the total area of Paraguay is 406,752 sq km. Peru is bigger than Paraguay by 878,464 sq km. Peru is around 3.16 times bigger than Paraguay.
Indicators | Peru | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,285,216 Sq km | 406,752 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 878,464 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 496,225 Sq Mile | 157,048 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 339,177 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.41 % | 2.6 % |
Indicators | Peru | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lima | Asunción |
Demonyms  | Peruvian | Paraguayan |
Official Languages  | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara | Spanish, Guarani |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 94.5 % | 95.5 % |
The people of Peru are called Peruvian, and the people of Paraguay are called Paraguayan.
Indicators | Peru | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Peruvian sol | Paraguayan guarani |
Currency Symbol  | PEN | PYG |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +51 | +595 |
Internet TLD  | .pe | .py |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PE | PY |
Indicators | Peru | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre | Paraguayos, República o Muerte |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Peru | Paraguayan National Anthem |
National Animal  | Andean Cock-of-the-Rock | Pampas Fox |
National Bird  | Andean Cock-of-the-rock | Bare-throated Bellbird |
National Flower  | Kantutua | Mburucuya |
National Sport  | Paleta Frontón | Pelota |
National Colors  | Red and white | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | Peru | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 | Sunday, 4th May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 11:16 PM | 01:16 AM |
Timezones  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-4 (Paraguay Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-4 (Paraguay Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 7th April, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 6th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 182 days |
The current time and date in Peru is [11:16 PM], [Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Paraguay is [01:16 AM], [Sunday, 4th May, 2025].
Peru is [ 2 hours ] behind of Paraguay.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Peru as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,352,719, and the total population of Paraguay as of 2023 is estimated to be around 6,861,524.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Peru had 27,491,195 more people than Paraguay.
The annual Population Growth in Peru is 1.35% and the annual population growth in Paraguay is 1.34%.
Indicators | Peru | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % | 19.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.1 % | 74.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.78 % | 5.78 % |
Indicators | Peru | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lima | Asunción |
Current Time | 11:16 PM | 01:16 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 18.83 Degree Celsius | 22.90 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 6.17 km/hr, 160 Degree | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree |
Humidity  | 85 % | 81 % |
Indicators | Peru | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.16 (Births Per Woman) | 2.44 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 187.2 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 231.53 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 124.4 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 137.42 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 15 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Peru | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (47.2 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (61.4 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 9.8 people per 100K population) | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 10.5 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.7 (people per 100K population) | 21 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.78 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6.03 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.17 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Peru, is [ Lower respiratory infections ]. Around 47.2 people per 100,000 people in Peru, are dying of Lower respiratory infections.
Similarly, around 61.4 people per 100,000 people in Paraguay, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Peru, spent [ 6.15% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Paraguay, spent [ 8.03% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Peru | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 20.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 56.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 27.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 33% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.6 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Peru, are 1.21 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Paraguay.
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