There has been an overall increase in the number of people living within the city limits of Lima throughout the time frame displayed. The population in the Peruvian capital growth has been steady since 2020, surpassing the million inhabitants during 2022 and leading to reach its highest peak in 2024 with million people. The metropolitan area of Lima also ranked as one of the most populous in Latin America.
A crucial part of Peru's economic output
The total GDP of Lima reached around billion Peruvian soles, which represents almost half of the total economic output of the country. The industry that contributed the most to Lima's GDP was by far services; nonetheless, the importance of manufacturing makes it the second-largest contributor. Other sectors that are important for the nation, like mining and some agricultural activities, stayed at the bottom part of the list.Â
Unemployment and poverty
The unemployment rate of the Peruvian capital exceeded the percent mark during March 2024. While the figure appears as quite an improvement over 2020 and 2021 data, when it reached over percent, it still hasn't fully recovered to the figures before the COVID-19 pandemic. Likewise, the poverty rate presented a growing trend from 2017 to 2023, reaching percent of Lima's residents living under the poverty line.Â
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