Unemployment Rate Evolution in Peru from 1990 to 2021

Peru’s unemployment rate has varied significantly, beginning at 8.6% in 1990 and peaking at 9.9% in 1993 due to economic instability and structural adjustments. By the late 1990s, the rate declined steadily, reaching around 4% by 2008 as Peru’s economy grew. The global financial crisis had a limited impact on Peru’s labor market, with the rate remaining low at 4% in 2009, signaling resilience.

The pandemic, however, led to a significant rise in unemployment, peaking at 7.2% in 2020 as economic activities were disrupted. Following recovery efforts, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.9% by 2023, reflecting the country’s efforts to restore economic stability amid ongoing global challenges.