This document provides demographic and economic data about Peru: - Peru has a population of 29.2 million people with a GDP per capita of $8,500 and life expectancy of 70.4 years. Around 49% of Peruvians live below the poverty line. - The health system spends 1.9% of GDP on health with $235 spent per capita. Major infectious diseases include typhoid, hepatitis A, malaria, and dengue fever. - Peru's economy relies heavily on mining and exports of minerals and metals. Agriculture and fishing also contribute significantly to GDP. - Energy consumption is 924 kW hours per capita, supplied by coal, oil, and natural gas. Deforestation