Peru Current Account Balance
Current account balance as % of GDP BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS
Peru's current account balance was 1.76% in 2025, ranked 54th globally. This represents a 20.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Peru's current account balance stood at 1.76% in 2025, a decline of +0.45% from 2024. The IMF projects 1.76% by 2025. Peru ranked 54th globally.
Peru's current account balance has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 49 years, ranging from a high of 4.57 in 1979 to a low of -11.78 in 1988. The country's balance has improved since its trough, but still lingers below the global average, with a current account balance of 1.76 in 2025, ranking 54th globally. This is comparable to Gabon, which has a nearly identical balance of 1.77. Peru's current account balance has been influenced by its export-oriented economy, with a reliance on commodities such as copper and gold. Historically, the country has struggled to maintain a stable balance, with periods of high growth followed by periods of adjustment. As Peru continues to diversify its economy and strengthen its institutions, there is potential for further improvement in its current account balance, potentially driven by increased investment in non-traditional sectors such as services and manufacturing.
Data & projection
| Year | Current Account Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -1.45% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -0.85% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -0.26% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 0.33% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 1.17% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 1.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.76% | −0.45% | #54 |
| 2024 | 2.21% | +1.89% | #134 |
| 2023 | 0.33% | +4.35% | #118 |
| 2022 | -4.05% | −1.84% | #81 |
| 2021 | -2.25% | −3.00% | #94 |
| 2020 | 0.78% | +1.48% | #130 |
| 2019 | -0.73% | +0.51% | #116 |
| 2018 | -1.28% | −0.36% | #120 |
| 2017 | -0.95% | +1.26% | #116 |
| 2016 | -2.29% | +2.30% | #108 |
| 2015 | -4.71% | −0.42% | #72 |
| 2014 | -4.37% | +0.44% | #78 |
| 2013 | -4.85% | −1.98% | #76 |
| 2012 | -2.87% | −0.89% | #101 |
| 2011 | -1.96% | +0.42% | #115 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's current account balance was 1.76% in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 20.2% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's current account balance peaked at 4.57% in 1979.
The lowest current account balance in Peru was -11.78% in 1988.
Peru ranks 54th globally in current account balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's current account balance is projected to reach 1.76% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The current account balance of Peru in 2025 was 1.76%. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_current-account,
title = {Peru Current Account Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/current-account/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}