Peru Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Peru's government revenue was 19.40% in 2025, ranked 139th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Peru's government revenue stood at 19.40% in 2025, a rise of +0.67% from 2024. The IMF projects 19.40% by 2025. Peru ranked 139th globally.
Peru's government revenue has fluctuated over the past 26 years, with the latest value standing at 19.40 in 2025, ranking 139th globally. This is slightly below the all-time peak of 22.38 achieved in 2008, during a period of strong economic growth. In contrast, the country experienced a significant decline in government revenue in 2020, hitting an all-time trough of 17.48. Compared to its peers, Peru's government revenue is lower than that of Malaysia, which has a value of 19.76, but higher than Djibouti's 19.03. Nepal, another peer country, has a slightly higher government revenue of 19.67. As Peru's economy continues to evolve, a sustained increase in economic growth and investment would be necessary to alter the current trajectory of its government revenue.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 19.44% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 19.33% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 19.24% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 19.17% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 19.12% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 19.40% | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.40% | +0.67% | #139 |
| 2024 | 18.73% | −0.61% | #144 |
| 2023 | 19.34% | −2.40% | #141 |
| 2022 | 21.73% | +1.08% | #128 |
| 2021 | 20.65% | +3.16% | #133 |
| 2020 | 17.49% | −1.97% | #151 |
| 2019 | 19.45% | +0.43% | #146 |
| 2018 | 19.02% | +1.19% | #147 |
| 2017 | 17.83% | −0.55% | #149 |
| 2016 | 18.39% | −1.59% | #141 |
| 2015 | 19.97% | −2.24% | #136 |
| 2014 | 22.21% | −0.00% | #131 |
| 2013 | 22.21% | −0.16% | #130 |
| 2012 | 22.38% | +0.53% | #127 |
| 2011 | 21.84% | +0.86% | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's government revenue was 19.40% in 2025. Ranked 139th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Peru's government revenue peaked at 22.38% in 2008.
The lowest government revenue in Peru was 17.49% in 2020.
Peru ranks 139th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Peru's government revenue is projected to reach 19.40% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Peru in 2025 was 19.40%. This ranks 139th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_government-revenue,
title = {Peru Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}