Gross capital formation in Peru
Peru: Gross capital formation was 53.76 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Peru, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Peru stood at 53.76 billion constant 2015 US$. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 13.5% on the previous year and up 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Peru peaked at 53.76 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.64 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
Peru ranks 42nd of 161 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | 11.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | 15.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | 16.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | 33.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | 36.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | 48.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | 34.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | 53.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 39 Qatar 66.23 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 40 Czechia 64.74 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 41 Colombia 63.44 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 43 Pakistan 53.68 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 44 Finland 53.08 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 45 South Africa 51.11 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
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 gross capital formation in Peru?
- Gross capital formation in Peru was 53.76 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 53.76 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.64 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Peru rank for gross capital formation?
- Peru ranks 42nd out of 161 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.