Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Peru
Peru: Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when was 4.4 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Peru, 2003–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Peru is 4.4, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.3% on the previous year and down 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Peru peaked at 36.5 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4.4, in 2022.
Peru ranks 88th of 134 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 36.5 | — |
| 2004 | 32.3 | -11.5% |
| 2005 | 30.2 | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 33.8 | +11.9% |
| 2007 | 33.6 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 29 | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 25.8 | -11.0% |
| 2010 | 21.8 | -15.5% |
| 2011 | 20.3 | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 17.4 | -14.3% |
| 2013 | 14.3 | -17.8% |
| 2014 | 11.1 | -22.4% |
| 2015 | 10.5 | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 10.1 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 9.4 | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 8.8 | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 7.3 | -17.0% |
| 2020 | 8.1 | +11.0% |
| 2021 | 4.6 | -43.2% |
| 2022 | 4.4 | -4.3% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 4.4 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.4, 42% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Peru's 4.4 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14.3, 31% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.6 | 25.8 | 36.5 | 7 |
| 2010s | 13.1 | 7.3 | 21.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 4.4 | 8.1 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 86 Montenegro 4.7 compare
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More population data for Peru
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0396 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3151 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 42,023 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.9219 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6906 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.438 (2100)
- Population density 29.82 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.66 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Peru?
- Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when in Peru was 4.4 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 36.5 in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.4 in 2022.
- How does Peru rank for share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when?
- Peru ranks 88th out of 134 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when surgical care is required. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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