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Lowest Income in Peru

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Peru

1 Alto Salaverry 13 $7,000
2 Tambo 05 $7,000
3 Cancas 24 $7,000
4 Carhuaz 02 $7,000
5 Huallanca 02 $7,000
6 Tinyahuarco 19 $7,000
7 Huasahuasi 12 $7,000
8 Pampa de Tate 11 $7,000
9 Hualhuas 12 $7,000
10 Río Negro 12 $7,000
11 Yungay 02 $7,000
12 Ayabaca 20 $7,000
13 San Miguel de Cauri 10 $7,000
14 Desaguadero 21 $7,000
15 Salitral 20 $7,000
16 Orellana 16 $7,000
17 Urcos 08 $7,000
18 Papayal 24 $7,000
19 Nuevo Sullana 20 $7,000
20 Saño 12 $7,000
21 Ramón Castilla 16 $7,000
22 Caleta de Carquín 15 $7,000
23 Pampas 09 $7,000
24 Pedro Ruiz Gallo 01 $7,000
25 San Jerónimo 03 $7,000
26 Orcopampa 04 $7,000
27 Yura 04 $7,000
28 Alto Larán 11 $7,000
29 San Bartolo 15 $7,000
30 San Pedro de Cajas 12 $7,000
31 Pueblo Nuevo 13 $7,000
32 Barranca 16 $7,000
33 Asentamiento Humano Nicolas de Pierola 15 $7,000
34 Huayucachi 12 $7,000
35 La Matanza 20 $7,000
36 Anta 08 $7,000
37 Palpa 11 $7,000
38 Naranjos 22 $7,000
39 Bernal 20 $7,000
40 Yanahuanca 19 $7,000
41 Lluta 04 $7,000
42 San Agustin 12 $7,000
43 Macusani 21 $7,000
44 Jayanca 14 $7,000
45 Huariaca 19 $7,000
46 Sayán 15 $7,000
47 Végueta 15 $7,000
48 Oyón 15 $7,000
49 Hacienda Pucala 14 $7,000
50 Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui 19 $7,000
51 Bellavista 06 $7,000
52 Oyotún 14 $7,000
53 Punta de Bombón 04 $7,000
54 El Triunfo ( El Cruce) 04 $7,000
55 Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo 22 $7,000
56 Quilmaná 15 $7,000
57 Aucallama 15 $7,000
58 San Jose De Sisa 22 $7,000
59 Pangoa 08 $7,000
60 Fonavi 11 $7,000
61 Mórrope 14 $7,000
62 Picota 22 $7,000
63 Huayllay 19 $7,000
64 Huicungo 22 $7,000
65 Santiago de Chuco 13 $7,000
66 Acolla 12 $7,000
67 Mazamari 12 $7,000
68 Sicaya 12 $7,000
69 Perené 12 $7,000
70 Ambo 10 $7,000
71 San Juan Bautista 11 $7,000
72 Túcume 14 $7,000
73 Torata 18 $7,000
74 Jepelacio 22 $7,000
75 Cajaruro 01 $7,000
76 Huanchaquito Alto 13 $7,000
77 Tabaloslos 22 $7,000
78 Juli 21 $7,000
79 Talavera 03 $7,000
80 Coracora 05 $7,000
81 San José 14 $7,000
82 Villa Rica 19 $7,000
83 Mochumí 14 $7,000
84 Urubamba 08 $7,000
85 La Legua - San Jacinto 20 $7,000
86 Pacocha 18 $7,000
87 Huancane 21 $7,000
88 Los Aquijes 11 $7,000
89 Morococha 12 $7,000
90 San Ignacio 06 $7,000
91 Buenos Aires 20 $7,000
92 Samegua 18 $7,000
93 San Antonio del Estrecho 16 $7,000
94 Chazuta 22 $7,000
95 Putina 21 $7,000
96 Pilcomayo 12 $7,000
97 San Lorenzo 16 $7,000
98 Horacio Zeballos Gamez 04 $7,000
99 Victor Raul 13 $7,000
100 San Miguel 05 $7,000

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Peru face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Alto Salaverry has a median household income of $7,000.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. The median household in Alto Salaverry earns $7,000 — 91% below the national median.
  • 2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
  • 3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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