Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Peru  | Jamaica  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Peru | Jamaica |
Continent  | South America | North America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lima | Kingston |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ S | 18° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 76° 0′ 0″ W | 77° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Peru is 1,285,216 sq km, and the total area of Jamaica is 10,991 sq km. Peru is bigger than Jamaica by 1,274,225 sq km. Peru is around 116.93 times bigger than Jamaica.
Indicators | Peru | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,285,216 Sq km | 10,991 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,274,225 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 496,225 Sq Mile | 4,244 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 491,981 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.41 % | 1.5 % |
Indicators | Peru | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lima | Kingston |
Demonyms  | Peruvian | Jamaican |
Official Languages  | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara | English |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 94.5 % | 68.9 % |
The people of Peru are called Peruvian, and the people of Jamaica are called Jamaican.
Indicators | Peru | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Peruvian sol | Jamaican dollar |
Currency Symbol  | PEN | JMD |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +51 | +1-876 |
Internet TLD  | .pe | .jm |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PE | JM |
Indicators | Peru | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre | Jamaica, Land We Love |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Peru | Jamaica, Land We Love |
National Animal  | Andean Cock-of-the-Rock | Red-billed Streamertail |
National Bird  | Andean Cock-of-the-rock | Doctor Bird |
National Flower  | Kantutua | Lignum vitae |
National Sport  | Paleta Frontón | Cricket |
National Colors  | Red and white | Green, gold and black |
Indicators | Peru | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 01:15 PM | 01:15 PM |
Timezones  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-5 (Jamaica Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-5 (Jamaica Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Peru is [01:15 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Jamaica is [01:15 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Peru and Jamaica are same.
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 Jamaica as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,825,544.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Peru had 31,527,175 more people than Jamaica.
The annual Population Growth in Peru is 1.35% and the annual population growth in Jamaica is 0.19%.
Indicators | Peru | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % | 13.5 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.1 % | 79.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.78 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | Peru | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lima | Kingston |
Current Time | 01:15 PM | 01:15 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 24.14 Degree Celsius | 29.53 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.63 km/hr, 180 Degree | 11.32 km/hr, 170 Degree |
Humidity  | 65 % | 62 % |
Indicators | Peru | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.16 (Births Per Woman) | 1.34 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 187.2 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 211.68 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 124.4 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 141.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 16.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Peru | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (47.2 people per 100K population) | Stroke (81.9 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 9.8 people per 100K population) | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 16 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.7 (people per 100K population) | 17.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.78 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.38 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.17 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.5 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
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 81.9 people per 100,000 people in Jamaica, are dying of Stroke, 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 Jamaica, spent [ 7.19% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Peru | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 20.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 46.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 27.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 33.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3.6 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 1.24 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Jamaica.
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