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Surveys taken of the Peru population in 5 different years illustrate the desired number of children.  In the table, this is compared to the actual TFR in that time frame.  The decrease in the TFR appears to mirror the desires of the population.  However, it is important to remember that the Peruvian population is not heterogeneous.