The Central Bank of Peru published monetary data showing private sector liquidity, comprising currency in circulation and deposits, rose 16.4 percent year on year in May 2026, slightly below the 16.6 percent pace recorded in April. On a monthly basis, liquidity increased 2.0 percent to PEN 572,436 million. Growth remained supported by both local and foreign currency balances, although both slowed marginally from April. Liquidity in soles increased 17.5 percent year on year and 2.4 percent month on month, while liquidity in U.S. dollars rose 13.1 percent year on year and 0.8 percent on the month. By component, currency in circulation grew 18.4 percent from a year earlier and 1.1 percent from April. Private sector deposits rose 16.5 percent year on year and 2.0 percent on the month, with demand deposits and savings deposits showing the strongest annual growth at 24.0 percent and 17.8 percent, respectively.
Central Bank of Peru2026-07-03
Central Bank of Peru reports private sector liquidity growth eased to 16.4 percent in May
The Central Bank of Peru said private sector liquidity grew 16.4 percent year on year in May 2026, down slightly from 16.6 percent in April, and rose 2.0 percent on the month to PEN 572,436 million. Soles liquidity increased 17.5 percent and U.S. dollar liquidity 13.1 percent from a year earlier, while deposits grew 16.5 percent, led by demand and savings deposits.