Peru

Summary
Peru’s degree of digital dependence has increased steadily over the study period. Its overall DDI value rose from 0.88 in 2010 to 0.97 in 2023, making Peru the country with the highest measured level of digital dependence. The upward trend is particularly evident in the trade dimensions. Peruvian reliance on trade in ICT services rose from 0.63 in 2010 to 0.94 in 2023, as did bilateral dependence on US-American ICT goods from 0.83 in 2013 to 0.90 in 2023. Dependence in the sectors of ICT patents and trade in ICT goods has been extremely high ever since, with values close to 1.00 since 2010.

Policies
While Peru did not introduce many new digital dependence-related policies between 2020 and 2026, its government emphasized the sphere of cybersecurity. A 2024 framework initiated the integration of dedicated cyber units within the Peruvian Armed Forces. By mandating a direct, localized security architecture for its defence sector, this decree is purposed to reduce the country’s vulnerability and dependence.