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Peru Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

32.13% −0.03% (-0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #145 Global Peak 49.38% (2003) Source IMF WEO

Peru Government Debt to GDP (2000–2025)

Overview

Peru's government debt to gdp stood at 32.13% in 2025, a decline of +0.03% from 2024. The IMF projects 32.13% by 2025. Peru ranked 145th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 35.24% - -
2029* IMF 34.86% - -
2028* IMF 34.90% - -
2027* IMF 34.27% - -
2026* IMF 33.64% - -
2025* IMF 32.13% - -
2025 32.13% −0.03% #145
2024 32.15% −0.28% #34
2023 32.43% −1.05% #38
2022 33.48% −2.07% #37
2021 35.54% +1.26% #30
2020 34.29% +7.79% #30
2019 26.50% +0.81% #29
2018 25.69% +0.89% #29
2017 24.80% +0.87% #31
2016 23.93% +0.24% #29
2015 23.69% +3.23% #29
2014 20.46% +0.56% #28
2013 19.90% −0.76% #32
2012 20.66% −2.45% #40
2011 23.11% −2.00% #45
Show all years (2000-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.0% GDP growth 3.3% C/A balance 2.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peru's government debt to gdp?

Peru's government debt to gdp was 32.13% in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Peru?

Peru's government debt to gdp peaked at 49.38% in 2003.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Peru?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Peru was 19.90% in 2013.

How does Peru rank in government debt to gdp?

Peru ranks 145th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Peru in 2025?

Peru's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 32.13% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Peru in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Peru in 2025 was 32.13%. This ranks 145th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_peru_government-debt-to-gdp, title = {Peru Government Debt to GDP}, url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/government-debt-to-gdp}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }