Economic Growth in El Salvador
El salvador's economy recorded an average growth rate of 2.4% in the decade to 2024, compared to the 2.9% average for Central America and Caribbean. In 2024, real GDP growth was 2.6%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
El Salvador GDP Chart
Note: This chart displays Economic Growth (GDP, annual variation in %) for El Salvador from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
El Salvador GDP Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 11.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 29.0 | 31.9 | 33.6 | 34.9 | 36.7 |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 16.5 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 5.2 |
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