What is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Peru?

Labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Peru was 45.2% in 2020, according to International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Peru?

The highest recorded value was 46.4% in 2019.

What is the lowest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Peru?

The lowest recorded value was 42.2% in 2011.

How does Peru rank for labor share of gross domestic product (gdp)?

Peru ranks 105th out of 186 countries with data for 2020.

Is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Peru?

Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Peru data come from?

The figures come from International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Peru

Name: Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Peru
Creator: International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Peru: Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) was 45.2% in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)

45.2%

Change on year

down 2.6%

World rank

105th

of 186 countries

All-time high

46.4%

in 2019

All-time low

42.2%

in 2011

Years of data

2004–2020

Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Peru, 2004–2020

Source: International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

Peru recorded 45.2% for labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in 2020.

That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Peru peaked at 46.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 42.2%, in 2011.

That places Peru 105th out of 186 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	45.0%	44.0%	45.5%	6
2010s	44.6%	42.2%	46.4%	10
2020s	45.2%	45.2%	45.2%	1

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More work & labour data for Peru

Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 72.9% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 80.9% (2025)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 80.4% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 65.0% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 77.0% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 84.6% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 69.6% (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Peru?: Labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Peru was 45.2% in 2020, according to International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Peru?: The highest recorded value was 46.4% in 2019.
What is the lowest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Peru?: The lowest recorded value was 42.2% in 2011.
How does Peru rank for labor share of gross domestic product (gdp)?: Peru ranks 105th out of 186 countries with data for 2020.
Is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Peru?: Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Peru data come from?: The figures come from International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit: %
Source: International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 186 places, 3,162 data points, 2004–2020
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) is the estimated total compensation of employees given as a percent of GDP. It provides information about the relative share of output paid as compensation to employees, compared to the share paid to capital.