Peru Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Peru's debt service was 15.97% in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 6.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Peru's debt service stood at 15.97% in 2025, a decline of +1.14% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.97% by 2025. Peru ranked 38th globally.
Peru's debt service as a percentage of its exports has fluctuated significantly over the past five decades, with a notable improvement in recent years. The country's debt service peaked in 1993 at 62.61% of exports, a challenging era following the Asian financial crisis. However, Peru's efforts to stabilize its economy led to a substantial decline, with the debt service reaching a trough of 7.87% in 2011. Since then, the value has steadily increased, albeit at a relatively slower pace, to 15.97% in 2025, ranking 38th globally. This is comparable to debt service levels in neighboring countries, such as the Lao PDR, which has a debt service of 16.19%. A continued trend of economic growth and prudent fiscal management may help Peru to maintain its debt service levels below its historical peak, but any significant downturn in global commodity prices or a rise in interest rates could alter the trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 16.68% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 16.33% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 15.97% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.97% | −1.14% | #38 |
| 2024 | 17.11% | +0.00% | #69 |
| 2023 | 17.11% | +7.52% | #79 |
| 2022 | 9.59% | −4.08% | #44 |
| 2021 | 13.67% | −3.38% | #55 |
| 2020 | 17.05% | +2.93% | #62 |
| 2019 | 14.12% | +1.38% | #73 |
| 2018 | 12.74% | −8.16% | #63 |
| 2017 | 20.91% | +3.20% | #88 |
| 2016 | 17.70% | +4.30% | #80 |
| 2015 | 13.40% | +1.47% | #70 |
| 2014 | 11.93% | −3.19% | #67 |
| 2013 | 15.13% | +2.80% | #87 |
| 2012 | 12.32% | +4.45% | #76 |
| 2011 | 7.87% | −8.78% | #63 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's debt service was 15.97% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 6.7% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's debt service peaked at 62.61% in 1993.
The lowest debt service in Peru was 7.87% in 2011.
Peru ranks 38th globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's debt service is projected to reach 15.97% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Peru in 2025 was 15.97%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_debt-service,
title = {Peru Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}