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
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | -7.9 | 11.9 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 24.9 | 29.0 | 31.9 | 33.9 | 35.4 |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | -7.3 | 16.5 | 9.7 | 6.2 | 4.5 |
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