Nominal GDP for Peru was $294.6bn in 2024, up from $271.8 in 2023. The Peruvian population was estimated at 34.2m in 2024 according to the IMF, while China is Peru’s biggest trading partner.
Variables Surveyed for Peru
Variables covered in our monthly analysis of Peru include:
- Gross Domestic Product
- Private Consumption
- Gross Fixed Investment
- Manufacturing Production
- Consumer Prices
- Merchandise Exports
- Merchandise Imports
- Trade Balance
- Current Account Balance
- Foreign Currency Reserves
- Sol Currency Forecasts
Consensus Forecasts for Peru
Individual panellist forecasts are shown for each of the variables surveyed, along with the consensus (mean) forecast. The rows of forecasts are ranked by the GDP growth estimate for the current year, highest to lowest. in the PDF publication, we also show selected “comparison forecasters” including the IMF, and the ECLAC. The example below is an illustrative historical survey snapshot from September 2022, showing how individual forecasts and the consensus are presented.
Source: Latin American Consensus Forecasts, September 2022
Special Surveys
In addition to the regular surveys for the variables listed above we also undertake a number of Special Surveys for Peru on topics such as:- Quarterly Forecasts
- Long-Term 5 and 10 Year Forecasts
- Economic Policy Evaluation, and
- Sectoral Growth and Foreign Direct Investment
Main Data Sources for Peru
- National Institute of Statistics and Informatics: The National Institute of Statistics and Informatics is the central and governing body of the National Statistical System, responsible for regulating, planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the country's official statistical activities.
- The Central Reserve Bank of Peru: The Central Reserve Bank of Peru is the Peruvian central bank. It mints and issues metal and paper money, the sol.
Comprehensive Forecasts Coverage
Consensus Economics has collected forecasts for more than 30 years, building up a comprehensive catalogue of historical forecasts data. Please enquire at editors@consensuseconomics.com should you wish to find out more about these data offerings, pricing and the different platforms by which you can access them.Explore forecasts across Latin America
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