Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peru's government spending?▾
Peru's government spending was 22.85% in 2021. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 15.1% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in Peru?▾
Peru's government spending peaked at 26.91% in 2020.
What was the lowest government spending in Peru?▾
The lowest government spending in Peru was 11.75% in 1974.
How does Peru rank in government spending?▾
Peru ranks 42nd globally in government spending as of 2021.
What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the government spending of Peru in 2021?▾
The government spending of Peru in 2021 was 22.85%. This ranks 42nd in the world.
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APA
Peru Government Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/peru/government-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_peru_government-spending,
title = {Peru Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}