10 most populous countries that have birthright citizenship: list

7. Peru

The Republic of Peru, a Latin American nation of almost 35 million people, has birthright citizenship guaranteed in Article 52 of its Constitution.

“All those born within the territory of the Republic are Peruvians by birth, as well as those born abroad of a Peruvian father or mother and duly registered, conforming to law,” reads the Constitution.

“Those who acquire the nationality by naturalization or choice are also Peruvians, as long as they maintain a residency in Peru. … [Article 53 says that] Peruvian nationality cannot be lost, unless by express renunciation before a competent Peruvian authority.”