Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Peru
Peru: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 521.66 million current united states dollars in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Peru, 2005–2020
Source: UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current united states dollars.
Analysis
In 2020, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Peru stood at 521.66 million current united states dollars.
That represents a change of up 106.0% on the previous year and up 131.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Peru peaked at 16.64 billion current united states dollars in 2015 and was at its lowest, 113.78 million current united states dollars, in 2009.
That places Peru 21st out of 126 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 894.31 million current united states dollars | 113.78 million current united states dollars | 3.35 billion current united states dollars | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.43 billion current united states dollars | 225.12 million current united states dollars | 16.64 billion current united states dollars | 10 |
| 2020s | 521.66 million current united states dollars | 521.66 million current united states dollars | 521.66 million current united states dollars | 1 |
Countries ranked near Peru
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- 22 South Korea 480.99 million current united states dollars compare
- 23 Australia 392.89 million current united states dollars compare
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More economy & growth data for Peru
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 8.1% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 6,891 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.2% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 238.27 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,891 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3.57 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 28.34 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.94 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 80.42 billion current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Peru?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Peru was 521.66 million current united states dollars in 2020, according to UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 16.64 billion current united states dollars in 2015.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 113.78 million current united states dollars in 2009.
- How does Peru rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Peru ranks 21st out of 126 countries with data for 2020.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States dollars)