Peru Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
15.92%
+2.70% (+20.4%)
Peru Tax Revenue (1972–2021)
Overview
Peru's tax revenue stood at 15.92% in 2021, a rise of +2.70% from 2020. Peru ranked 61st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15.92% | +2.70% | #61 |
| 2020 | 13.22% | −1.30% | #47 |
| 2019 | 14.53% | +0.24% | #55 |
| 2018 | 14.29% | +1.11% | #53 |
| 2017 | 13.17% | −0.61% | #48 |
| 2016 | 13.79% | −1.13% | #54 |
| 2015 | 14.92% | −1.80% | #64 |
| 2014 | 16.72% | +0.29% | #77 |
| 2013 | 16.43% | −0.11% | #69 |
| 2012 | 16.55% | +0.58% | #73 |
| 2011 | 15.97% | +0.50% | #61 |
| 2010 | 15.47% | +1.01% | #60 |
| 2009 | 14.46% | −2.06% | #53 |
| 2008 | 16.51% | +0.10% | #54 |
| 2007 | 16.41% | +0.74% | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.0%
GDP growth 3.3%
C/A balance 2.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peru's tax revenue?▾
Peru's tax revenue was 15.92% in 2021. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 20.4% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest tax revenue in Peru?▾
Peru's tax revenue peaked at 17.96% in 1980.
What was the lowest tax revenue in Peru?▾
The lowest tax revenue in Peru was 7.92% in 1989.
How does Peru rank in tax revenue?▾
Peru ranks 61st globally in tax revenue as of 2021.
What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?▾
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the tax revenue of Peru in 2021?▾
The tax revenue of Peru in 2021 was 15.92%. This ranks 61st in the world.
Cite this page
APA
Peru Tax Revenue. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/peru/tax-revenue
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_peru_tax-revenue,
title = {Peru Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/tax-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}