Peru

Economy & industry overview

Peru is the sixth-largest economy in Latin America, with a nominal GDP of approximately USD 289 billion in 2024. The economy is heavily driven by mining — particularly copper, gold, silver, and zinc — which dominate export earnings and the Bolsa de Valores de Lima. Services account for roughly half of GDP, while agriculture (including agro-exports such as asparagus, grapes, and blueberries), fishing, and natural gas are additional pillars. Peru holds significant natural resource potential and maintains a broad web of trade agreements, though recurring political instability has weighed on investor confidence and growth since 2020. Real GDP rebounded to an estimated 3.0–3.2% growth in 2024 after a mild contraction in 2023.

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Macro

GDP nominal, USD	$289.22B
GDP growth real, annual	3.0%
Inflation annual	3.9%
Population people	33.7M
GDP per capita USD	$8,653
Market cap total listed, USD	$177.72B
Market cap / GDP	61.5%
Unemployment	6.6%
Listed companies	230
Exchange	Bolsa de Valores de Lima (BVL)

Data year: 2024. Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators 2024, IMF World Economic Outlook April 2026, FocusEconomics Peru Country Profile, Baker McKenzie Cross-Border Listings Guide – Lima Stock Exchange 2023, U.S. State Department 2024 Investment Climate Statement: Peru, TradingEconomics Peru, INEI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática), BCRP (Banco Central de Reserva del Perú), CEOWORLD Magazine – Peru Largest Companies by Market Cap 2025.

Local exchange & access

Exchange	Bolsa de Valores de Lima
Code	BVL
Website	www.bvl.com.pe
Currency	PEN

Local broker access

Foreign investors may access Peruvian equities through international brokers with access to the BVL (e.g., Interactive Brokers, international Fidelity/Schwab for US-listed ADRs). The BVL is a member of the Integrated Latin American Market (MILA), linking exchanges in Peru, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. Settlement is handled by CAVALI ICLV. Many of the largest Peruvian companies are accessible to US investors via NYSE-listed ADRs (Credicorp/BAP, Buenaventura/BVN) or direct NYSE listings (Southern Copper/SCCO). Capital gains and dividends may be subject to Peruvian withholding tax for non-residents.

Global brokers with foreign-market access

• Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
• Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
• Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
• Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.

Listed for convenience only — not a recommendation. Available markets, fees and onboarding rules differ by broker and by your country of residence.

Relocation & residency

Foreign-investor access

Peru offers various residency categories for foreigners including investor, rentier, and worker visas administered by Migraciones (Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones). Cost of living in Lima is moderate by regional standards. Spanish is the official language; Quechua and Aymara are also official. Foreign residents may open bank accounts and own property with relatively few restrictions.