Peru Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Peru's tax revenue was 15.92% in 2021, ranked 61st globally. This represents a 20.4% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2021.
Overview
Peru's tax revenue stood at 15.92% in 2021, a rise of +2.70% from 2020. Peru ranked 61st globally.
Peru's tax revenue as a percentage of GDP has experienced a mixed trajectory over the past five decades, fluctuating between 7.92% in 1989, its lowest point, and 17.96% in 1980, its highest. The country's tax revenue has hovered around 15.92% since 2021, ranking #61 globally according to World Bank data. This figure is slightly lower than that of Vanuatu, which ranked #59 in 2021 with a tax revenue of 15.88%. Historically, Peru's tax revenue has been subject to fluctuations driven by economic instability and policy changes. The country's ability to maintain a stable tax revenue stream will be crucial in supporting its economic growth and development agenda. A significant increase in tax revenue could be achieved through reforms aimed at broadening the tax base and improving tax collection efficiency.
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
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
Peru's tax revenue was 15.92% in 2021. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 20.4% increase from the previous year.
Peru's tax revenue peaked at 17.96% in 1980.
The lowest tax revenue in Peru was 7.92% in 1989.
Peru ranks 61st globally in tax revenue as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tax revenue of Peru in 2021 was 15.92%. This ranks 61st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_tax-revenue,
title = {Peru Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}