Peru: Domestic credit to the private sector
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| Peru |
Domestic credit to the private sector, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 55.23 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2020 |
| Average | 18.65 |
| Min - Max | 6.09 - 55.23 |
| Source | The World Bank |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2020 is 55.23 percent, an increase from 44.72 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 61.27 percent, based on data from 151 countries. Historically, the average for Peru from 1960 to 2020 is 18.65 percent. The minimum value, 6.09 percent, was reached in 1978 while the maximum of 55.23 percent was recorded in 2020.
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| Recent values | Peru: Domestic credit to the private sector |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 55.23 |
| 2019 | 44.72 |
| 2018 | 43.90 |
| 2017 | 42.41 |
| 2016 | 42.81 |
| 2015 | 43.87 |
| 2014 | 40.90 |
| 2013 | 37.72 |
Definition: Domestic credit to private sector refers to financial resources provided to the private sector, such as through loans, purchases of nonequity securities, and trade credits and other accounts receivable, that establish a claim for repayment. For some countries these claims include credit to public enterprises.
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