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Location

GDP per capita: 8,452 USD (PPP: 17,802 intl$) · Total GDP: 289.2 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Peru is 625 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 289.22 billion USD 8,452 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 7,500 USD
GDP (PPP) 17,802 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 289.22 8,452
2023 266.96 7,888
2022 246.07 7,351
2021 226.33 6,826
2020 201.41 6,133
2019 228.35 7,037
2018 222.60 6,978
2017 211.01 6,736
2016 191.90 6,217
2015 189.80 6,232
2014 200.79 6,667
2013 201.18 6,747
2012 192.65 6,519
2011 171.76 5,861
2010 147.53 5,072
2009 120.82 4,181
2008 120.55 4,198
2007 102.17 3,581
2006 88.64 3,130
2005 76.06 2,707
2004 66.77 2,397
2003 58.73 2,129
2002 54.78 2,007
2001 52.03 1,930
2000 51.74 1,945
1999 50.19 1,917
1998 55.50 2,156
1997 58.15 2,301
1996 55.25 2,227
1995 53.31 2,190
1994 44.88 1,879
1993 34.83 1,488
1992 35.97 1,567
1991 34.34 1,527
1990 26.41 1,200
1989 22.50 1,045
1988 15.44 733
1987 36.89 1,792
1986 21.86 1,087
1985 15.08 767
1984 17.60 918
1983 17.35 927
1982 21.79 1,194
1981 21.65 1,216
1980 18.14 1,045
1979 15.95 942
1978 12.49 756
1977 14.54 903
1976 16.13 1,026
1975 16.93 1,104
1974 13.86 927
1973 10.99 754
1972 9.19 647
1971 8.29 599
1970 7.43 550
1969 6.42 488
1968 5.74 448
1967 6.19 498
1966 6.11 505
1965 5.16 439
1964 4.35 381
1963 3.60 324
1962 3.28 305
1961 2.90 277
1960 2.57 253

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Peru play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Peru Per Capita
Imports 66.34 billion USD (22.9% of GDP)
Exports 82.54 billion USD (28.5% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Peru
Government debt 101.95 billion USD (35.2% of GDP)
Household debt 55.13 billion USD (19.1% of GDP)

Corruption in Peru

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Corruption Perceptions Index
36.0
Year: 2024
Corrupt
Scale: 0-100
Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 5.1%
2024 5.2%
2023 4.9%
2022 4.3%
2021 5.1%
2020 7.2%
2019 3.4%
2018 3.5%
2017 3.7%
2016 3.7%
2015 3.3%
2014 3.2%
2013 3.6%
2012 3.2%
2011 3.5%
2010 3.6%
2009 4.0%
2008 4.0%
2007 4.1%
2006 4.2%
2005 4.9%
2004 4.7%
2003 4.2%
2002 4.8%
2001 5.1%
2000 5.0%
1999 5.0%
1998 5.1%
1997 4.8%
1996 4.9%
1995 4.7%
1994 4.5%
1993 4.8%
1992 5.1%
1991 4.9%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 2.0%
2023 6.5%
2022 8.3%
2021 4.3%
2020 2.0%
2019 2.3%
2018 1.5%
2017 3.0%
2016 3.6%
2015 3.4%
2014 3.4%
2013 2.8%
2012 3.6%
2011 3.4%
2010 1.5%
2009 2.9%
2008 5.8%
2007 1.8%
2006 2.0%
2005 1.6%
2004 3.7%
2003 2.3%
2002 0.2%
2001 2.0%
2000 3.8%
1999 3.5%
1998 7.2%
1997 8.6%
1996 11.5%
1995 11.1%
1994 23.7%
1993 48.6%
1992 73.5%
1991 409.5%
1990 7,481.7%
1989 3,398.7%
1988 667.0%
1987 85.8%
1986 77.9%
1985 163.4%
1984 110.2%
1983 111.2%
1982 64.4%
1981 75.4%
1980 59.1%
1979 66.7%
1978 57.8%
1977 38.1%
1976 33.5%
1975 23.6%
1974 16.9%
1973 9.5%
1972 7.2%
1971 6.8%
1970 5.0%
1969 6.2%
1968 19.1%
1967 9.8%
1966 8.8%
1965 16.4%
1964 9.8%
1963 6.1%
1962 6.6%
1961 5.9%
1960 8.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Peru in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Peru is 8,452 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 17,802 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Peru?

The main economic sectors in Peru include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Peru in 2024?

The inflation rate in Peru is 2.0% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Peru including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Peru's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Peru's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026