Gross capital formation (constant LCU) in Peru
Peru: Gross capital formation (constant LCU) was 148.33 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
148.33 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 13.5%
World rank
86th
of 170 countries
All-time high
148.33 billion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
10.05 billion constant LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Peru, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Peru is 148.33 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of 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 148.33 billion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 10.05 billion constant LCU, in 1960.
That places Peru 86th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) in Peru, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.05 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 11.28 billion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 1962 | 12.58 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 1963 | 12.19 billion constant LCU | -3.1% |
| 1964 | 12.54 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 14.28 billion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 1966 | 16.74 billion constant LCU | +17.2% |
| 1967 | 15.97 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 1968 | 12.51 billion constant LCU | -21.7% |
| 1969 | 13.19 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 14.36 billion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 1971 | 16.50 billion constant LCU | +14.9% |
| 1972 | 15.54 billion constant LCU | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 22.99 billion constant LCU | +47.9% |
| 1974 | 30.68 billion constant LCU | +33.5% |
| 1975 | 30.07 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1976 | 26.07 billion constant LCU | -13.3% |
| 1977 | 22.89 billion constant LCU | -12.2% |
| 1978 | 21.24 billion constant LCU | -7.2% |
| 1979 | 24.80 billion constant LCU | +16.7% |
| 1980 | 33.91 billion constant LCU | +36.8% |
| 1981 | 41.43 billion constant LCU | +22.2% |
| 1982 | 38.62 billion constant LCU | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 24.98 billion constant LCU | -35.3% |
| 1984 | 23.48 billion constant LCU | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 20.05 billion constant LCU | -14.6% |
| 1986 | 26.02 billion constant LCU | +29.8% |
| 1987 | 31.87 billion constant LCU | +22.5% |
| 1988 | 28.06 billion constant LCU | -12.0% |
| 1989 | 22.10 billion constant LCU | -21.2% |
| 1990 | 22.23 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 23.17 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 23.46 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 26.21 billion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 1994 | 34.87 billion constant LCU | +33.0% |
| 1995 | 41.79 billion constant LCU | +19.9% |
| 1996 | 39.74 billion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 45.66 billion constant LCU | +14.9% |
| 1998 | 44.72 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 1999 | 38.71 billion constant LCU | -13.5% |
| 2000 | 37.58 billion constant LCU | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 34.98 billion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 36.37 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 38.21 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 38.29 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 40.67 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 54.76 billion constant LCU | +34.6% |
| 2007 | 70.44 billion constant LCU | +28.6% |
| 2008 | 92.34 billion constant LCU | +31.1% |
| 2009 | 73.68 billion constant LCU | -20.2% |
| 2010 | 100.07 billion constant LCU | +35.8% |
| 2011 | 112.29 billion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 122.95 billion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 133.41 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 132.00 billion constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 127.28 billion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 119.93 billion constant LCU | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 119.97 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 126.20 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 126.65 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 96.31 billion constant LCU | -24.0% |
| 2021 | 132.12 billion constant LCU | +37.2% |
| 2022 | 134.39 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 121.75 billion constant LCU | -9.4% |
| 2024 | 130.64 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2025 | 148.33 billion constant LCU | +13.5% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 148.33 billion constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 162.77 billion constant LCU, 91% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Peru's 148.33 billion constant LCU is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 74.88 billion constant LCU, 2.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.13 billion constant LCU | 10.05 billion constant LCU | 16.74 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 22.51 billion constant LCU | 14.36 billion constant LCU | 30.68 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 29.05 billion constant LCU | 20.05 billion constant LCU | 41.43 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.06 billion constant LCU | 22.23 billion constant LCU | 45.66 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.73 billion constant LCU | 34.98 billion constant LCU | 92.34 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 122.07 billion constant LCU | 100.07 billion constant LCU | 133.41 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 127.26 billion constant LCU | 96.31 billion constant LCU | 148.33 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 83 North Macedonia 166.41 billion constant LCU compare
- 84 Equatorial Guinea 162.77 billion constant LCU compare
- 85 Romania 153.93 billion constant LCU compare
- 87 Argentina 148.15 billion constant LCU compare
- 88 Singapore 145.84 billion constant LCU compare
- 89 Belgium 123.12 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Peru
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0073 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 71.12 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.3644 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0054 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 51.93 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Peru?
- Gross capital formation in Peru was 148.33 billion constant LCU 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 148.33 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.05 billion constant LCU in 1960.
- How does Peru rank for gross capital formation?
- Peru ranks 86th out of 170 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 LCU). 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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.