The Central Bank of Peru published labour market data showing national formal employment rose 4.1% year on year in December 2025, extending the expansion to 21 consecutive months. Electronic payroll records indicate 249,000 new formal jobs were created over the year. Private-sector formal employment increased 5.4% year on year, adding 238,000 jobs, with the largest contributions from services (+93,000), agriculture (+59,000) and commerce (+40,000). The release also reports sectoral growth rates including agriculture (9.4%), mining (10.9%), construction (6.8%), manufacturing (3.1%) and services (4.3%), based on SUNAT electronic payroll data.
Central Bank of Peru2026-02-20
Central Bank of Peru reports formal employment up 4.1% year on year and 249,000 new jobs in December 2025
The Central Bank of Peru reported a 4.1% year-on-year increase in national formal employment for December 2025, marking 21 months of consecutive growth. Electronic payroll data showed 249,000 new formal jobs, with private-sector employment rising 5.4% and significant contributions from services, agriculture, and commerce. Sectoral growth rates were led by mining at 10.9%, followed by agriculture, construction, services, and manufacturing.