Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Peru
Peru: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 379,134 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
379,134 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
137th
of 181 countries
All-time high
381,494 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
27,507 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Peru, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
Peru recorded 379,134 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Peru peaked at 381,494 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 27,507 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Peru 137th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Peru, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27,507 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 29,955 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1963 | 31,658 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 33,762 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1965 | 36,008 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1966 | 38,720 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1967 | 40,665 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 40,546 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1969 | 42,491 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1970 | 44,931 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 47,670 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1972 | 48,963 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 52,992 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1974 | 57,670 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1975 | 60,596 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 61,140 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 60,228 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 58,424 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1979 | 59,551 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 65,253 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1981 | 70,651 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1982 | 71,160 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 66,054 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 1984 | 68,862 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 69,039 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 79,509 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +15.2% |
| 1987 | 89,013 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 84,326 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 70,280 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -16.7% |
| 1990 | 71,096 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 74,207 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 75,940 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 81,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 94,635 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 1995 | 106,112 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 112,120 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 119,688 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 117,267 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 117,197 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 120,384 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 121,088 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 128,597 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 136,554 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 147,401 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 162,712 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2006 | 184,208 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 204,448 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 224,062 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 224,504 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 255,593 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 2011 | 281,059 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 297,139 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 301,975 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 307,087 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 308,183 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 315,871 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 325,743 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 338,448 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 355,906 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 324,898 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 373,659 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 2022 | 381,494 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 379,134 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.6% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 379,134 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 29% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Peru's 379,134 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 27% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 35,701 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 27,507 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 42,491 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 55,217 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 44,931 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 61,140 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 73,415 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 65,253 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 89,013 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 96,940 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 71,096 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 119,688 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 165,396 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 120,384 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 224,504 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 308,700 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 255,593 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 355,906 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 364,796 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 324,898 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 381,494 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 134 Malawi 391,211 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 135 Senegal 386,113 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 136 Turkmenistan 383,985 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 138 Kyrgyzstan 364,764 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 139 Tajikistan 362,551 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 140 Ethiopia 359,835 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 14.07 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Peru?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Peru was 379,134 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 381,494 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,507 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Peru rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Peru ranks 137th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. 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 domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.