Peru's Central Bank Ranks First in the World. Its Economy Ranks 60th.

Peru's Central Bank Ranks First in the World. Its Economy Ranks 60th explains how two different measures can produce sharply different headlines for Peru. The article cites Citi, which said the Peruvian economy is among the best positioned in Latin America, estimating growth just under 3% this year and 3% next, versus 3.5% last year. It also references a Swiss business school ranking Peru 60th among 70 economies, based on the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking published in June in Lausanne. The piece clarifies that Peru’s macro stability and low regional inflation help, including the expectation that Julio Velarde will remain at the Reserve Bank for another five years after President-elect Keiko Fujimori extended the invitation. In the competitiveness index, Peru ranks 44th for economic performance and 11th for price stability, while infrastructure sits at 65th. The Reserve Bank policy ranks first globally, whereas government efficiency is 60th.