History Peace Corps officially established: March 1, 1961 Americans who have served: More than 220,000 Host countries served to date: 140 Volunteers Current number of Volunteers and trainees: 6,919 Gender: 63% female, 37% male Marital status: 95% single, 5% married Minorities: 28% of Volunteers (excludes non-responders) Average age: 28 Volunteers over age 50: 7% Data current as of September 30, 2015.
Countries and projects Current number of countries served: 63 countries
Volunteers by work area
Education: 37% Health: 24% Environment: 10% Youth in Development: 10% Community Economic Development: 8% Agriculture: 6% Peace Corps Response: 4% Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.
Where Volunteers serve
Africa: 45% Latin America: 22% Asia: 13% Eastern Europe/Central Asia: 10% The Caribbean: 4% North Africa/Middle East: 3% Pacific Islands: 3% Budget Fiscal year 2016 budget: $410 million
Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet (Western Samoa, 1981–83) Toll-free recruitment number 855.855.1961
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