Peru Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
Peru's income share top 10% was 29.47% in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Peru's income share top 10% stood at 29.47% in 2025, a decline of +0.83pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.47% by 2025. Peru ranked 24th globally.
Peru's income share held by the top 10% of the population has been steadily declining over the years, with the latest value standing at 29.47% in 2025, ranking 24th globally. This is a significant drop from its all-time peak of 43.60% in 1999, during a period of economic instability in the country. The current value also marks an all-time trough, indicating a more equitable distribution of income. In comparison, peer countries such as Tajikistan and Kosovo have similar income shares, with 29.44% and 29.05% respectively. Peru's income share is slightly lower than that of Bulgaria, which stands at 29.78%. As the Peruvian economy continues to grow, a sustained decline in income inequality would require targeted policies to support low-income households and promote economic opportunities, which could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 28.45% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 28.96% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 29.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.47% | −0.83pp | #24 |
| 2024 | 30.30% | −0.30pp | #7 |
| 2023 | 30.60% | −0.10pp | #39 |
| 2022 | 30.70% | +0.20pp | #58 |
| 2021 | 30.50% | −2.40pp | #63 |
| 2020 | 32.90% | +1.80pp | #59 |
| 2019 | 31.10% | −0.50pp | #64 |
| 2018 | 31.60% | −0.70pp | #76 |
| 2017 | 32.30% | −0.30pp | #65 |
| 2016 | 32.60% | +0.00pp | #69 |
| 2015 | 32.60% | +0.50pp | #68 |
| 2014 | 32.10% | −0.60pp | #67 |
| 2013 | 32.70% | −0.60pp | #63 |
| 2012 | 33.30% | −0.20pp | #74 |
| 2011 | 33.50% | −0.70pp | #68 |
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 top 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's income share top 10% was 29.47% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's income share top 10% peaked at 43.60% in 1998.
The lowest income share top 10% in Peru was 29.47% in 2025.
Peru ranks 24th globally in income share top 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's income share top 10% is projected to reach 29.47% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share top 10% of Peru in 2025 was 29.47%. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_income-top-10,
title = {Peru Income Share Top 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/income-top-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}