Languages Spoken in Peru

Spanish is the official and most widely spoken language in Peru, used by about 84% of the population as a first language. Peru is multilingual, recognizing several indigenous languages as official.

Major Indigenous Languages

• Quechua: Spoken by ~13% of Peruvians, prevalent in the Andean regions; multiple dialects.
• Aymara: Spoken by ~2%, mainly in the Puno region near Lake Titicaca and parts of Cusco and Moquegua.

Amazonian Languages

Approximately 48 indigenous languages are spoken in the Amazon rainforest, including Harakmbet, Bora, Shipibo‑Conibo, and Asháninka.

Other Indigenous Languages

Additional languages include Ashaninka, Urarina, and Kechua.

Minority Languages

Small communities speak English, German, Italian, and Chinese, typically among immigrants and expatriates.