The Central Bank of Peru published March data showing total credit to the private sector reached PEN 439.718 billion, up 7.3 percent from a year earlier and 0.5 percent from February. The aggregate covers loans extended by banks, finance companies, municipal and rural savings banks, and cooperatives, and the annual growth rate increased from 7.1 percent in February. By segment, lending to individuals increased 7.6 percent year on year to PEN 185.360 billion, with monthly growth of 0.8 percent, while credit to companies rose 7.1 percent to PEN 254.358 billion, up 0.4 percent from February. By currency, credit denominated in soles grew 5.9 percent year on year in March versus 5.7 percent in February, while foreign currency credit growth was unchanged at 12.7 percent.
Central Bank of Peru 2026-04-29
Central Bank of Peru reports private sector credit rose 7.3 percent to PEN 439.7 billion in March
The Central Bank of Peru reported that total credit to the private sector reached PEN 439.718 billion in March, up 7.3 percent year on year and 0.5 percent from February, with the annual growth rate rising from 7.1 percent in February. Lending to individuals increased 7.6 percent year on year to PEN 185.360 billion and credit to companies grew 7.1 percent to PEN 254.358 billion, while credit in soles expanded 5.9 percent and foreign currency credit growth remained at 12.7 percent.