Quechua Speaking Countries (2026)
Quechua is spoken in 2 countries across 1 region (Americas). The combined population of all Quechua-speaking countries is approximately 47 million people, covering a total land area of 2,383,797 km².
Peru is the largest Quechua-speaking country by population, home to 73.4% of the total Quechua-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 1,285,216 km².
The second most populous Quechua-speaking country is Bolivia with 12,413,315 people (26.6% of total). The average population density across all Quechua-speaking countries is 20 people per km². These countries use 2 different currencies, including Peruvian sol, Bolivian boliviano.
Countries
2
Total Population
47M
Most Populous
Peru
Largest by Area
Peru
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Quechua-speaking population per country
Peru
BoliviaAll Quechua-Speaking Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Quechua?
Quechua is an official or recognized language in 2 countries across 1 region (Americas).
What is the most populous Quechua-speaking country?
Peru is the most populous Quechua-speaking country with a population of 34,217,848, accounting for 73.4% of all Quechua-speaking people.
What is the total population of Quechua-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 2 Quechua-speaking countries is approximately 47 million, covering a total land area of 2,383,797 km².
Explore Regions
Quechua-speaking countries span 1 region. Explore each region for more population data.
Currencies Used
Currencies used in Quechua-speaking countries.