Peru | Tracking consumption with real-time data in July 2026

Summary

Consumption in Peru grew 8.9% year-on-year in July. This advance is supported by a strong labor market and credit, despite inflation. Spending digitalization continues to rise, with intensive use of cards and online channels.

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• Key points:
• The Big Data Private Consumption Index showed year-on-year growth of 8.9% in July, a rate similar to that recorded over the previous two months, moving away from the decelerating trend observed following the positive impact of extraordinary pension fund withdrawals.
• The economic environment shows high year-on-year inflation (4.1% in July), although consumer confidence returned to optimistic territory, reaching 51 points.
• The digitalization of spending is intensifying: in July 2026, card purchases accounted for 76% of total spending, and the online channel's share was 76% of purchases.

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