Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Peru
Peru: Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and was 6.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.0%
Change on year
up 91.7%
World rank
79th
of 125 countries
All-time high
35.4%
in 2002
All-time low
2.2%
in 2021
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Peru, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2023, debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Peru stood at 6.0%.
The figure is up 91.7% on the previous year and down 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Peru peaked at 35.4% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2021.
Peru ranks 79th of 125 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25.4% | — |
| 2001 | 21.9% | -13.8% |
| 2002 | 35.4% | +61.8% |
| 2003 | 21.4% | -39.7% |
| 2004 | 16.7% | -21.7% |
| 2005 | 22.4% | +34.2% |
| 2006 | 9.5% | -57.6% |
| 2007 | 22.8% | +139.4% |
| 2008 | 10.5% | -53.8% |
| 2009 | 9.2% | -12.8% |
| 2010 | 11.4% | +24.3% |
| 2011 | 3.7% | -67.5% |
| 2012 | 4.4% | +17.6% |
| 2013 | 7.7% | +76.0% |
| 2014 | 4.1% | -46.8% |
| 2015 | 4.2% | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 4.2% | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 8.9% | +110.6% |
| 2018 | 3.9% | -55.9% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 2.6% | -37.4% |
| 2021 | 2.2% | -12.9% |
| 2022 | 3.1% | +39.6% |
| 2023 | 6.0% | +91.7% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 6.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.6%, 78% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Peru's 6.0% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.4%, 81% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.5% | 9.2% | 35.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.6% | 3.7% | 11.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.5% | 2.2% | 6.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Peru
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0042 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 41.13 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 10.35 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 54.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0309 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 299.42 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 14.07 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Peru?
- Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Peru was 6.0% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 35.4% in 2002.
- What is the lowest debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2021.
- How does Peru rank for debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and?
- Peru ranks 79th out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and primary income (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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