Communications, computer, etc. in Peru
Peru: Communications, computer, etc. was 5.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Peru, 1977–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2025, communications, computer, etc. in Peru stood at 5.6%.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Peru peaked at 37.6% in 1984 and was at its lowest, -1.0%, in 1995.
Peru ranks 177th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Peru, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 25.6% | — |
| 1978 | 26.8% | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 23.8% | -11.2% |
| 1980 | 24.9% | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 25.2% | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 27.0% | +7.3% |
| 1983 | 30.7% | +13.4% |
| 1984 | 37.6% | +22.7% |
| 1985 | 17.3% | -54.1% |
| 1986 | 20.3% | +17.4% |
| 1987 | 16.4% | -19.0% |
| 1988 | 16.4% | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 18.7% | +14.1% |
| 1990 | 21.3% | +13.9% |
| 1991 | 24.7% | +15.9% |
| 1992 | 19.5% | -20.9% |
| 1993 | 12.2% | -37.6% |
| 1994 | 14.2% | +16.6% |
| 1995 | -1.0% | -107.0% |
| 1996 | 10.8% | -1198.7% |
| 1997 | 5.9% | -45.5% |
| 1998 | -0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 7.7% | -570666.4% |
| 2000 | 3.7% | -51.7% |
| 2001 | 1.4% | -62.2% |
| 2002 | 2.8% | +97.4% |
| 2003 | 10.6% | +282.0% |
| 2004 | 10.1% | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 6.6% | -34.2% |
| 2006 | 2.1% | -68.8% |
| 2007 | 4.8% | +129.5% |
| 2008 | 6.2% | +31.0% |
| 2009 | 10.1% | +62.6% |
| 2010 | 5.7% | -43.9% |
| 2011 | 0.3% | -93.9% |
| 2012 | 7.0% | +1921.5% |
| 2013 | 5.2% | -26.0% |
| 2014 | 5.6% | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 5.2% | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 5.1% | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 4.9% | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 4.9% | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 4.9% | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 11.9% | +143.4% |
| 2021 | 11.9% | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 7.1% | -40.4% |
| 2023 | 6.4% | -10.1% |
| 2024 | 5.7% | -11.1% |
| 2025 | 5.6% | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.4% | 23.8% | 26.8% | 3 |
| 1980s | 23.4% | 16.4% | 37.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.5% | -1.0% | 24.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.8% | 1.4% | 10.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.9% | 0.3% | 7.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.1% | 5.6% | 11.9% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Peru
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.35 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 8.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5087 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 4,337 current US$ per person (2024)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 8.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per capita 16,281 current LCU per person (2024)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.3933 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Peru?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Peru was 5.6% in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 37.6% in 1984.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.0% in 1995.
- How does Peru rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Peru ranks 177th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.