Age composition in 2026:
| Peru | Argentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 23.27%8,126,150 | 20.42%9,394,458 |
| Working Age Population | 67.02%23,405,194 | 66.73%30,697,753 |
| Elderly Population | 9.71%3,390,801 | 12.85%5,911,521 |
In 2026, the median age is 31.5 years in Peru and 34.3 years in Argentina.Argentina already reached Peruโs current median age in 2018, about 8 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Peru peaks in 2066 at 41,700,242.The total population of Argentina peaks in 2050 at 48,308,945.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Peru will be 54.5%, and 17.71% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Argentina will be 54.8%, and 19.95% of the population will be elderly.
| Peru | Argentina | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2024โ2038 | 2026โ2043 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2010 36 years later | 1974 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2041 9 years later | 2032 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2056 5 years later | 2051 |