Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) in Peru
Peru: Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) was 0.7255 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Peru, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Peru is 0.7255 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Peru peaked at 0.8656 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1972.
Peru ranks 125th of 187 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.
Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) in Peru, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1962 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1963 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1964 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1965 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1966 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
| 1968 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1969 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1970 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -38.3% |
| 1971 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.5% |
| 1972 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.1% |
| 1973 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +34.0% |
| 1974 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.0% |
| 1975 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.7% |
| 1977 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +32.4% |
| 1978 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +87.1% |
| 1979 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +60.8% |
| 1980 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +62.7% |
| 1981 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +67.6% |
| 1982 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +66.7% |
| 1983 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +76.4% |
| 1984 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +88.1% |
| 1985 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +182.5% |
| 1986 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.2% |
| 1987 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.2% |
| 1988 | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1644.1% |
| 1989 | 0.0009 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1309.8% |
| 1990 | 0.0335 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3491.8% |
| 1991 | 0.1353 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +304.5% |
| 1992 | 0.2224 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +64.3% |
| 1993 | 0.3793 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +70.6% |
| 1994 | 0.4886 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.8% |
| 1995 | 0.5581 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.2% |
| 1996 | 0.5543 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 0.6338 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 0.6798 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 0.6993 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 0.685 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 0.6371 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 2002 | 0.6321 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 0.6092 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 0.5754 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 0.5698 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 0.6435 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 2007 | 0.6894 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 0.766 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 0.6018 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.4% |
| 2010 | 0.6713 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 0.6665 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 0.649 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 0.691 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 0.7003 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 0.774 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 0.7432 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 0.6753 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 2018 | 0.7004 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 0.6952 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 0.6358 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 0.8656 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.2% |
| 2022 | 0.8574 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 0.7328 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 2024 | 0.7406 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 0.7255 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 0.7255 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 18% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Peru's 0.7255 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 56% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) in Peru changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +3491.8% | 0.0009 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0335 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1988 | +1644.1% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1989 | +1309.8% | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0009 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1991 | +304.5% | 0.0335 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1353 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1985 | +182.5% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0009 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4384 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0335 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6993 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6409 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5698 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.766 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6966 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.649 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.774 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7596 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6358 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.8656 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 122 Belarus 0.8324 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 123 Libya 0.7571 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 124 Curacao 0.7351 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 126 Poland 0.6727 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 127 Papua New Guinea 0.6444 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 128 Tonga 0.6265 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0041 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Peru?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Peru was 0.7255 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8656 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1972.
- How does Peru rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Peru ranks 125th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross capital formation (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.