Peru Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Peru's poverty rate was 3.35% in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 34.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Peru's poverty rate stood at 3.35% in 2025, a decline of +1.75pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.35% by 2025. Peru ranked 18th globally.
Peru's poverty rate has exhibited a significant decline over the past three decades, with the latest available data from the World Bank indicating a rate of 3.35% in 2025. This represents a drastic improvement from the all-time peak of 27.40% recorded in 2001, a milestone that coincided with the country's economic downturn following the Asian financial crisis. Meanwhile, the all-time trough in 2025 marks a notable achievement in Peru's development journey, surpassing its peer countries such as Panama where the poverty rate stands at 3.31%. The improvement in Peru's poverty rate is a testament to the country's economic growth, driven by investments in infrastructure, human capital, and social programs. As the Peruvian economy continues to grow, with a projected GDP growth rate of 4.2% in 2025, the poverty rate is expected to remain low, but a potential slowdown in global economic growth could threaten this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.41% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.38% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.35% | −1.75pp | #18 |
| 2024 | 5.10% | −0.80pp | #9 |
| 2023 | 5.90% | +1.10pp | #47 |
| 2022 | 4.80% | −0.40pp | #52 |
| 2021 | 5.20% | −5.10pp | #57 |
| 2020 | 10.30% | +4.90pp | #62 |
| 2019 | 5.40% | −0.70pp | #65 |
| 2018 | 6.10% | −1.20pp | #70 |
| 2017 | 7.30% | −0.20pp | #68 |
| 2016 | 7.50% | −0.50pp | #69 |
| 2015 | 8.00% | +0.00pp | #65 |
| 2014 | 8.00% | −0.60pp | #66 |
| 2013 | 8.60% | −0.90pp | #66 |
| 2012 | 9.50% | −0.80pp | #69 |
| 2011 | 10.30% | −0.90pp | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's poverty rate was 3.35% in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 34.3% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's poverty rate peaked at 27.40% in 2001.
The lowest poverty rate in Peru was 3.35% in 2025.
Peru ranks 18th globally in poverty rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's poverty rate is projected to reach 3.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The poverty rate of Peru in 2025 was 3.35%. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_poverty-rate,
title = {Peru Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}