Latest reading: Inflation ticked down to 4.0% in August from July’s 4.3%. August’s figure marked the lowest inflation rate since...
Inflation in Peru
Consumer price inflation in Peru averaged 3.5% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the Latin America regional average of 10.8%. The 2024 average figure was 2.4%. For more information on inflation, visit our dedicated page.
Peru Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Peru from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Peru Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 1.8 | 4.0 | 7.9 | 6.3 | 2.4 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 2.0 | 6.4 | 8.5 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Inflation (Core, ann. var. %, eop) | 1.8 | 3.8 | 6.5 | 4.4 | 2.6 |
| Inflation (WPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 1.6 | 13.6 | 7.0 | -1.0 | -1.4 |
Inflation declines to lowest level since August 2018 in August
Latest reading: Inflation eased to 1.1% in August, following July’s 1.7%. August's reading marked the weakest inflation rate since August 2018 and was near the lower bound of the Central Bank’s 1.0–3.0% target. The reading was primarily due to softer price pressures for recreation and entertainment, food and beverages, and clothing. In addition, the trend pointed down mildly, with annual average inflation coming in at 1.7% in August (July: 1.8%). Finally, consumer prices dropped 0.29% in August over the previous month, contrasting July's 0.23% rise. August's result marked the sharpest fall in prices since October 2023.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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