Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Peru
Peru: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 4.19 billion constant LCU in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Peru, 1991–2012
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2012, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Peru stood at 4.19 billion constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and up 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Peru peaked at 4.62 billion constant LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 524.50 million constant LCU, in 1991.
That places Peru 67th out of 125 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.38 billion constant LCU | 524.50 million constant LCU | 2.17 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.35 billion constant LCU | 2.23 billion constant LCU | 4.62 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.34 billion constant LCU | 4.19 billion constant LCU | 4.41 billion constant LCU | 3 |
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More economy & growth data for Peru
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3.57 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 28.34 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.94 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 80.42 billion current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 21.42 billion current US$ (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -80.95 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -22.69 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 32,204 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 8,430 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 1.11 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Peru?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Peru was 4.19 billion constant LCU in 2012, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 4.62 billion constant LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 524.50 million constant LCU in 1991.
- How does Peru rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Peru ranks 67th out of 125 countries with data for 2012.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.