External Debt in El Salvador
External debt was 68.5% of GDP in El Salvador in 2021, compared to 63.4% of GDP ten years earlier. External debt averaged 67.0% of GDP over the last decade, which was above the average for Central America and Caribbean of 49.5%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
El Salvador External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for El Salvador from 2012 to 2021.
Source: World Bank.
El Salvador External Debt Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 64.3 | 64.7 | 73.5 | 68.5 | - |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 16.7 | 17.4 | 18.3 | 20.2 | - |