🇵🇪 Peru

Peru diaspora around the world

People from Peru around the world meet here, country by country and city by city. Settled, about to leave or simply connected: here is where to find your people.

Peru diaspora, by continent

Main countries of residence

According to the United Nations, from largest to smallest.

How many people from Peru live abroad?

According to the United Nations, 1,660,000 people from Peru live abroad.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born abroad. The real diaspora is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where people from Peru live

512,000 people from Peru live in the United States, 352,000 Spain, and 262,000 Chile.

Together, these three countries therefore account for about 68% of the diaspora.

Each country has its own page, with the cities, communities and meetups there.

The Peru diaspora by continent

By continent, the diaspora counts 1,090,000 people in the Americas, 509,000 Europe, and 51,000 Asia.

For each continent, a page also gathers the countries and cities where it lives.

Finding people from Peru near you

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Peru Independence Day

Every July 28, the national day brings the Peru diaspora together. Wherever the diaspora lives, communities also organise concerts, meals and gatherings.

Every celebration of the Peru national day

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Peru live abroad?

According to the UN, about 1,660,000 people from Peru live abroad. Their children born abroad do not count in this figure.

Which countries do people from Peru live in?

According to the UN, most of them live in the United States, Spain, Chile, Argentina, and Italy.

How can I find people from Peru near me?

Choose your country of residence, then your city. Next, join the local community, or start it if it is still missing.

When is the Peru national day?

Peru Independence Day falls on July 28. Around the world, the diaspora also celebrates it.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.