Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Peru  | Zambia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Peru | Republic of Zambia |
Continent  | South America | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lima | Lusaka |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ S | 15° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 76° 0′ 0″ W | 30° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Peru is 1,285,216 sq km, and the total area of Zambia is 752,617 sq km. Peru is bigger than Zambia by 532,599 sq km. Peru is around 1.71 times bigger than Zambia.
Indicators | Peru | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,285,216 Sq km | 752,617 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 532,599 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 496,225 Sq Mile | 290,587 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 205,638 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.41 % | 1 % |
Indicators | Peru | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lima | Lusaka |
Demonyms  | Peruvian | Zambian |
Official Languages  | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara | English |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 94.5 % | 95 % |
The people of Peru are called Peruvian, and the people of Zambia are called Zambian.
Indicators | Peru | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Peruvian sol | Zambian Kwacha |
Currency Symbol  | PEN | ZMW |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +51 | +260 |
Internet TLD  | .pe | .zm |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PE | ZM |
Indicators | Peru | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre | Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Peru | Stand And Sing For Zambia Proud and Free |
National Animal  | Andean Cock-of-the-Rock | African Fish Eagle |
National Bird  | Andean Cock-of-the-rock | African Fish Eagle |
National Flower  | Kantutua | Bougainvillea |
National Sport  | Paleta Frontón | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Green, red, black and orange |
Indicators | Peru | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:32 AM | 05:32 PM |
Timezones  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa 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 [10:32 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Zambia is [05:32 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
Peru is [ 7 hours ] behind of Zambia.
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 Zambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 20,569,737.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Peru had 13,782,982 more people than Zambia.
The annual Population Growth in Peru is 1.35% and the annual population growth in Zambia is 3.05%.
Indicators | Peru | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.1 % | 69.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.78 % | 1.69 % |
Indicators | Peru | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lima | Lusaka |
Current Time | 10:32 AM | 05:32 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 22.14 Degree Celsius | 20.64 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.09 km/hr, 180 Degree | 2.96 km/hr, 85 Degree |
Humidity  | 73 % | 77 % |
Indicators | Peru | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.16 (Births Per Woman) | 4.24 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 187.2 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 359.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 124.4 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 242.38 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 39 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Peru | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (47.2 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (96.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 9.8 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 20.4 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.7 (people per 100K population) | 17.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.78 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.17 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 1.86 (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 96.3 people per 100,000 people in Zambia, are dying of HIV/AIDS, 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 Zambia, spent [ 6.62% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Peru | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 20.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 27.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 11.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3.85 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 2.46 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Zambia.
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