Gross capital formation in Peru
Peru: Gross capital formation was 68.11 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
68.11 billion current US$
Change on year
up 18.3%
World rank
48th
of 187 countries
All-time high
68.11 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
1.19 billion current US$
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 current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Peru is 68.11 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 18.3% on the previous year and up 47.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Peru peaked at 68.11 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.19 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places Peru 48th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Peru, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.19 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 1.31 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1962 | 1.49 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1963 | 1.47 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1964 | 1.67 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1965 | 1.96 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1966 | 2.43 billion current US$ | +23.7% |
| 1967 | 2.41 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1968 | 1.65 billion current US$ | -31.5% |
| 1969 | 1.78 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1970 | 1.27 billion current US$ | -28.6% |
| 1971 | 1.64 billion current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1972 | 1.54 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1973 | 2.47 billion current US$ | +60.3% |
| 1974 | 3.96 billion current US$ | +60.1% |
| 1975 | 4.62 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1976 | 3.91 billion current US$ | -15.3% |
| 1977 | 3.09 billion current US$ | -21.0% |
| 1978 | 2.68 billion current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1979 | 3.82 billion current US$ | +42.9% |
| 1980 | 5.50 billion current US$ | +43.9% |
| 1981 | 7.53 billion current US$ | +36.8% |
| 1982 | 7.65 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 4.60 billion current US$ | -39.9% |
| 1984 | 4.13 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1985 | 3.16 billion current US$ | -23.5% |
| 1986 | 4.90 billion current US$ | +55.3% |
| 1987 | 8.30 billion current US$ | +69.4% |
| 1988 | 4.08 billion current US$ | -50.8% |
| 1989 | 5.21 billion current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1990 | 4.27 billion current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1991 | 5.97 billion current US$ | +40.0% |
| 1992 | 6.40 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 6.64 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 9.98 billion current US$ | +50.3% |
| 1995 | 13.19 billion current US$ | +32.1% |
| 1996 | 12.48 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 13.83 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 12.88 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1999 | 10.37 billion current US$ | -19.5% |
| 2000 | 10.16 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 9.45 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2002 | 9.84 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 10.28 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 11.25 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 13.15 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2006 | 17.42 billion current US$ | +32.5% |
| 2007 | 22.51 billion current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2008 | 31.56 billion current US$ | +40.2% |
| 2009 | 24.14 billion current US$ | -23.5% |
| 2010 | 35.05 billion current US$ | +45.2% |
| 2011 | 41.57 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2012 | 47.40 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2013 | 51.45 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 49.53 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 46.13 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 42.26 billion current US$ | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 43.70 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 47.44 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 47.57 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 36.64 billion current US$ | -23.0% |
| 2021 | 50.50 billion current US$ | +37.8% |
| 2022 | 55.04 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 52.46 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 57.56 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2025 | 68.11 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 68.11 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.53 billion current US$, 5.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Peru's 68.11 billion current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.53 billion current US$, 5.9× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.74 billion current US$ | 1.19 billion current US$ | 2.43 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.90 billion current US$ | 1.27 billion current US$ | 4.62 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.51 billion current US$ | 3.16 billion current US$ | 8.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.60 billion current US$ | 4.27 billion current US$ | 13.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.98 billion current US$ | 9.45 billion current US$ | 31.56 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.21 billion current US$ | 35.05 billion current US$ | 51.45 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.38 billion current US$ | 36.64 billion current US$ | 68.11 billion current US$ | 6 |
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$), annual growth rate 14.07 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Peru?
- Gross capital formation in Peru was 68.11 billion current US$ 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 68.11 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does Peru rank for gross capital formation?
- Peru ranks 48th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.6%. 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.