Peru Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Peru's income share bottom 10% was 2.13% in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 6.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Peru's income share bottom 10% stood at 2.13% in 2025, a rise of +0.13pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.13% by 2025. Peru ranked 55th globally.
Peru's income distribution has shown a relatively stable trend over the past three decades, with the bottom 10% of the population's share in national income increasing from 1.80% in 1985 to 2.13% in 2025. This increase indicates a slight reduction in income inequality, although Peru still ranks 55th globally in terms of income share held by the lowest decile. The country's experience contrasts with neighboring Uruguay, where the bottom 10% hold a slightly higher share of 2.15% of national income. Peru's income share has been steadily increasing since 1998, when it hit an all-time low of 0.90% amidst economic turmoil. The slight increase in Peru's income share since then suggests a gradual improvement in income distribution. However, a decline in government social spending or an increase in economic instability could potentially reverse this trend and exacerbate income inequality in Peru.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.23% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.18% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.13% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.13% | +0.13pp | #55 |
| 2024 | 2.00% | +0.00pp | #7 |
| 2023 | 2.00% | −0.10pp | #41 |
| 2022 | 2.10% | +0.00pp | #55 |
| 2021 | 2.10% | +0.40pp | #64 |
| 2020 | 1.70% | −0.20pp | #62 |
| 2019 | 1.90% | +0.10pp | #63 |
| 2018 | 1.80% | +0.10pp | #80 |
| 2017 | 1.70% | +0.10pp | #67 |
| 2016 | 1.60% | +0.00pp | #74 |
| 2015 | 1.60% | +0.00pp | #71 |
| 2014 | 1.60% | +0.00pp | #74 |
| 2013 | 1.60% | +0.10pp | #68 |
| 2012 | 1.50% | +0.00pp | #79 |
| 2011 | 1.50% | +0.00pp | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's income share bottom 10% was 2.13% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 6.5% increase from the previous year.
Peru's income share bottom 10% peaked at 2.13% in 2025.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Peru was 0.90% in 1998.
Peru ranks 55th globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's income share bottom 10% is projected to reach 2.13% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share bottom 10% of Peru in 2025 was 2.13%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_income-bottom-10,
title = {Peru Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}