Key Questions
Part of Peru’s economic profile, the economic structure section gives readers useful views to understand what matters for Peru’s economy.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What is the size of Peru’s economy?
- What is the size of Peru’s population?
- What is the demographic structure of Peru? Is it favorable for economic growth?
- How has the structure of GDP changed over the years?
- How much does Peru’s economy rely on external trade?
- How much does Peru’s economy rely on natural resources?
- Economic Freedom Index: How free is Peru’s economy?
As part of Peru’s economic profile, this section explores Peru’s competitiveness at the global level. It also covers Peru’s attractiveness to foreign direct investment.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- How competitive is Peru?
- How are Peru’s competitive factors compared to those of other countries?
- How is the minimum wage in Peru compared to others in the region?
- How has labor productivity in Peru changed over the years, and in relation to comparable countries?
- Is it easy to do business in Peru?
- How good is Peru in attracting Foreign Direct Investment?
As part of the country’s economic profile, this section explores Peru’s average income and its distribution, poverty as well as other development indicators.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What is the level of income for an average person in Peru?
- What is the poverty rate in Peru, and how does it compare to others?
- How has the unemployment rate in Peru changed over recent years?
- How is income distributed in Peru, and how does it compare to others?
- What is the current level of human development in Peru?
- How has the quality of life changed over the years?
- How many SDG has Peru achieved to date?
As part of Peru’s economic outlook, this section explores Peru’s recent economic growth, its key drivers as well as the growth outlook for the coming years.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What has been the growth rate of Peru’s economy over the past ten years, and how does it compare with others?
- What were the key growth drivers for Peru’s economy in the last year?
- How much does each sector contribute to the overall growth?
- What is the GDP growth rate in the latest quarter?
- What are the latest signals from the leading indicators?
- What is the growth outlook for Peru’s economy, and how does it compare with others?
As part of Peru’s economic outlook, this section explores Peru’s macro-economic risks, including inflation, financial sector, budget deficit, the balance of payment, and exchange rate.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What have been the government measures against the Covid-19 crisis?
- What is the risk of inflation over the next 12 months?
- What is the latest move on Peru’s monetary policy?
- What is the health of Peru’s banking sector?
- What has been the trend in Peru’s fiscal budget deficit?
- Balance of Payment: Where are the key risks?
- Does Peru have enough international reserves to service its debt and for import?
- What is the FX risk? How has the currency performed compared to others?
From IMF’s World Economic Outlook Report.
- GDP growth
- Inflation
- Population
- Unemployment rate
- Government budget and debt
- Current account
Detailed rankings and scores for Peru and comparable economies.
- Starting a business
- Dealing with construction permits
- Getting electricity
- Registering property
- Getting credit
- Protecting Minority Investors
- Paying taxes
- Trading across borders
- Enforcing contracts
- Resolving Insolvency