Overview
- The IESE index places Lima 150th out of 183 cities, down from 144, with an overall score of 28.6.
- Mobility and transport is the weakest pillar at rank 176, reflecting a single metro line, a limited BRT system, and demand from a metropolis exceeding ten million residents.
- Technology and Economy also underperform at ranks 162 and 167, with uneven digital connectivity, limited 5G deployment, and high labor informality weighing on competitiveness.
- Environment ranks 140 and Urban Planning 155, citing scarce green space, polluted air, an aging vehicle fleet averaging over 14 years, and decades of fragmented, informal growth.
- Regional benchmarking highlights Santiago at 89th with broader metro and advancing electromobility, while Peru’s automotive association urges fleet renewal and cleaner mobility policies, with no new government measures reported tied to the index.