Current Account Balance in El Salvador
In the year 2024, the current account balance in El Salvador was -1.79%, compared to -5.37% in 2014 and -1.09% in 2023. It averaged -2.63% over the last decade. For more current account information, visit our dedicated page.
El Salvador Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for El Salvador from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
El Salvador Current Account Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 1.6 | -4.4 | -6.8 | -1.1 | -1.8 |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | 0.4 | -1.3 | -2.2 | -0.4 | -0.6 |
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