Government Consumption in Peru
The economy of Peru recorded an average growth rate of 4.3% in government consumption in the decade to 2024. In 2024, government consumption growth was 2.1%.
Peru Government Consumption Chart
Note: This chart displays Government Consumption (ann. var. %) for Peru from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Peru Government Consumption Data
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Government Consumption (ann. var. %) | 7.9 | 4.8 | -0.2 | 4.9 | 2.1 |
Economy grows at softest pace since Q1 2024 in the second quarter
GDP reading: According to a preliminary reading, GDP growth lost steam in Q2, falling to 2.8% year on year from 3.9% in the first quarter and marking worst reading since Q1 2024. That said, the Q2 reading was still above the Latin American average for the sixth straight quarter.
Drivers: The downturn was broad-based, with private consumption, public spending, fixed investment and exports all weakening. Private consumption increased 3.6% in the second quarter, which was below the first quarter's 3.8% expansion. Government consumption growth moderated to 3.6% in Q2 (Q1: +4.8% yoy). Fixed investment growth softened to 7.7% in Q2, compared to 9.3% recorded in the previous quarter. Exports of goods and services fell 0.6% on an annual basis in the second quarter, which contrasted the first quarter's 9.2% expansion. In addition, imports of goods and services growth moderated to 12.7% in Q2 (Q1: +17.1% yoy).
Panelist insight: On the latest reading and outlook, Itaú Unibanco analysts said: “Economic activity continues to perform well. Business confidence indicators remain broadly positive, the investment recovery is ongoing, and terms of trade are still near historical highs. We have a GDP growth forecast of 2.9% for 2025 and 2.7% for 2026. While tariff-related uncertainty presents medium-term downside risks, the slightly improved growth outlook for China and the exemption of refined copper exports to the U.S. will help mitigate short-term risks to Peru’s economic activity.”
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