INEI: Peru's economy exceeded expectations in Feb 2026, expanding 3.68%

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12:57 | Lima, Apr. 15.

Last February, national production grew 3.68% compared with the same month in 2025, driven by the favorable performance of most sectors, National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) Chief Gaspar Moran reported on Wednesday.

Automotive Association of Peru (AAP) Economic Studies Manager Alberto Morisaki and Pacifico Business School Professor Jimmy Astocondor had forecast that Peru's economy likely grew 3% in the second month of 2026.

Moran indicated that sectors showing favorable performance included Commerce (6.06%); Other Services (4.50%); Construction (8.90%); Manufacturing (2.74%); Transportation, Storage, and Courier Services (4.10%); Government Services (3.57%); Accommodation and Restaurants (7.22%); Services Provided to Companies (4.05%); Electricity, Gas, and Water (2.99%); as well as Agriculture and Livestock (0.71%); and Telecommunications (0.57%).

On the other hand, Fishing (-5.20%); Mining and Hydrocarbons (-1.11%); as well as Finance and Insurance (-0.25%) posted negative results.

The official indicated that the country's productive activity accumulated 3.61% growth in the first two months of 2026. 

It rose 3.44% in the annualized period, from March 2025 to February 2026.

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Publicado: 15/4/2026