India vs Peru
Every indicator for India and Peru side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | India | Peru | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,463,865,525 | 34,576,665 | +4,133.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 3,956 | 335 | +1,080.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,702 | 9,684 | −72.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 3,287,260 | 1,285,216 | +155.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 445 | 27 | +1,555.2% |
| Median age (years) | 28.4 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 70.0 | 82.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.2 | 5.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.4 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 35.7 | 85.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 86,126 | 2,565 | +3,257.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.27 | 0.91 | +149.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 7.63 | 4.06 | +87.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 59 | 74 | −20.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 3,068,000 | 158,000 | +1,841.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 4.6 | −54.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.58 | 0.94 | −38.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of India relative to Peru; a positive value favors India. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
India is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Peru leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in population (2025), about 42 times; they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 1,463,865,525 against Peru's 34,576,665 — roughly 42 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 86,126 against Peru's 2,565 — roughly 34 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 3,068,000 against Peru's 158,000 — roughly 19 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 445 against Peru's 27 — roughly 17 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 3,956 against Peru's 335 — roughly 12 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do India and Peru differ most?
In population (2025). India records 1,463,865,525 against Peru's 34,576,665 — a ratio of roughly 42 to one.
Where are India and Peru most alike?
In military expenditure per capita, at 74 and 59 — a gap of only %26.
On how many indicators is India ahead of Peru?
India is higher on 8 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Peru on 4. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI