Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Peru
Peru: Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita was 608.09 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Peru, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Peru is 608.09 current international $, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 101.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Peru peaked at 681.47 current international $ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 114.26 current international $, in 2000.
That places Peru 98th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Peru, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 114.26 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 123.48 current international $ | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 133.71 current international $ | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 131.66 current international $ | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 137.71 current international $ | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 164.21 current international $ | +19.2% |
| 2006 | 157.69 current international $ | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 171.96 current international $ | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 193.34 current international $ | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 224.62 current international $ | +16.2% |
| 2010 | 239.95 current international $ | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 240.56 current international $ | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 267.85 current international $ | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 301.22 current international $ | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 343.54 current international $ | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 354.02 current international $ | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 375.42 current international $ | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 389.98 current international $ | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 421.74 current international $ | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 448.65 current international $ | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 560.16 current international $ | +24.9% |
| 2021 | 681.47 current international $ | +21.7% |
| 2022 | 645.89 current international $ | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 608.09 current international $ | -5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 155.26 current international $ | 114.26 current international $ | 224.62 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 338.29 current international $ | 239.95 current international $ | 448.65 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 623.9 current international $ | 560.16 current international $ | 681.47 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 95 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 627.02 current international $ compare
- 96 Namibia 625.14 current international $ compare
- 97 Saint Lucia 619.06 current international $ compare
- 99 Tunisia 601.71 current international $ compare
- 100 Georgia 565.41 current international $ compare
- 101 Jamaica 558.93 current international $ compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5045 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,235 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 782 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3081 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.302 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Peru?
- Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Peru was 608.09 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 681.47 current international $ in 2021.
- What is the lowest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 114.26 current international $ in 2000.
- How does Peru rank for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita?
- Peru ranks 98th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tax revenue is defined as compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Public expenditure on health care is defined as all the recurrent and capital spending from government, external borrowing and grants, and social health insurance funds. Both variables are measured in current international $, which adjusts for price differences between countries.