The annual inflation rate in Peru's capital, Lima, rose further to 4.55% in September 2026, marking its fastest pace in three years, up from August's 4.44%.This marks the seventh consecutive month above the central bank's 1%-3% target range, as higher global fuel prices and adverse weather linked to the El Niño phenomenon continued to impact transport, agriculture and fishing. By categories, the highest rates were recorded for transportation (15.10% vs 14.79% in August); restaurants & hotels (4.35% vs 4.27%); food & non-alcholic beverages (3.87% vs 3.87%) and education (3.50% vs 3.50%). Meanwhile, prices declined for communications (-4.30% vs -4.35%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.12% in September, after a 0.07% increase in the month before. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INEI)

Inflation Rate in Peru increased to 4.55 percent in September from 4.44 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Peru averaged 239.36 percent from 1970 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 12377.32 percent in August of 1990 and a record low of -1.11 percent in February of 2002. This page provides - Peru Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Peru Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Peru increased to 4.55 percent in September from 4.44 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Peru is expected to be 4.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Peru Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.40 percent in 2027 and 2.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-01 11:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 4.44% 4.07% 4.2%
2026-10-01 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 4.55% 4.44% 4.7%
2026-11-02 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 4.55%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 120.86 120.72 points Sep 2026
Core Consumer Prices 119.16 119.02 points Aug 2026
Core Inflation Rate 2.72 2.58 percent Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 106.36 106.20 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 128.89 128.50 points Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 4.55 4.44 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.12 0.07 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 132.80 131.20 points Aug 2026


Peru Inflation Rate
In Peru, the most important categories in the CPI baskets are Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (24% of the total weight); Restaurants & Hotels (16%); Transportation (12%). Housing, Water, Electricity & Other Fuels account for 10% and Education for 8%. Others include: Miscellaneous Goods & Services (7%), Furniture & Household Equipment & Conservation (5%), Clothing & Footwear (5%), Leisure & Culture (4%) and Alcoholic Beverages, Narcotics and Tobacco (2%). The index has a base of 100 as of 2021. The index tracks the metropolitan area of Lima.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.55 4.44 12377.32 -1.11 1970 - 2026 percent Monthly
2001=100

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Peru Inflation Rate Hits 3-Year High of 4.55%
The annual inflation rate in Peru's capital, Lima, rose further to 4.55% in September 2026, marking its fastest pace in three years, up from August's 4.44%.This marks the seventh consecutive month above the central bank's 1%-3% target range, as higher global fuel prices and adverse weather linked to the El Niño phenomenon continued to impact transport, agriculture and fishing. By categories, the highest rates were recorded for transportation (15.10% vs 14.79% in August); restaurants & hotels (4.35% vs 4.27%); food & non-alcholic beverages (3.87% vs 3.87%) and education (3.50% vs 3.50%). Meanwhile, prices declined for communications (-4.30% vs -4.35%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.12% in September, after a 0.07% increase in the month before.
2026-10-01
Peru Annual Inflation Accelerates Further
The annual inflation rate in Peru's capital, Lima, accelerated to 4.44% in August 2026, marking the fastest pace in nearly three years, up from 4.07% in July. Price pressures have strengthened since March amid a domestic gas crisis, higher global fuel prices, and adverse weather affecting crop yields and fishing. Inflation accelerated for food, rising to 3.9% from 3.5%, and restaurants and hotels (4.3% vs 4.2%), while transport costs surged further by 14.8% after a 14.3% rise. Price growth in housing and utilities also added upward pressure, rising sharply to 3.1% from 1.3%. From the previous month, consumer prices rose 0.07%, easing from a 0.29% rise in the prior month.
2026-09-01
Peru Annual Inflation at 2023-Highs
The annual inflation rate in Peru's capital, Lima, edged up to 4.07% in July 2026 from 4.01% in the previous month, reaching its highest level since October 2023. The increase was mainly driven by faster price growth for food (3.5% vs 3.3%), education (3.6% vs 3.4%), furnishings and household equipment (3.2% vs 3.0%), housing and utilities (1.3% vs 1.2%), recreation and culture (2.2% vs 2.0%), clothing and footwear (1.5% vs 1.4%), and health (1.3% vs 1.2%). Meanwhile, deflation for communication and information eased (-2.6% vs -4.6%), while inflation for restaurants and hotels remained unchanged at 4.2%. In contrast, transport inflation moderated slightly (14.3% vs 14.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.29%, accelerating from a 0.23% increase in June.
2026-08-03