Economic News
Poverty in El Salvador: An Insight Into El Salvador’s Poverty Rate!
Poverty remains one of the most defining issues shaping daily life in El Salvador. Understanding how many people live in poverty, why it persists, and what policies exist helps explain the broader realities of living in El Salvador. Because of … Read more
These Are El Salvador’s Top Five Export Products as of June 2026
El Salvador’s five leading export products during the first half of 2026 were T-shirts, sweaters, sugar, plastics, and coffee. They accounted for a significant share of the country’s overseas sales. According to data from the Salvadoran Central Reserve Bank (BCR), … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,730 Coins, Worth About $483.5 Million
El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,730.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $483.5 million—$62,548 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published the country’s latest acquisition … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Increased by 4.5% Through June 2026, Driven by U.S.A. Contributions
Remittances to El Salvador remain a key driver of the country’s economy. In June alone, Salvadorans living abroad sent $850.8 million, a 1.7% decline compared to June 2025, representing about $14.6 million less in inflows. Despite the monthly decrease, the … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports up 4.1% Through June 2026
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 4.1% in 2026. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $3.4 billion, up $134.9 million from the same period last year. In … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Urban Cost Rises to $259.95, and Rural Basket to $189.56 in June
The price of the urban basic food basket (CBA) reached $259.95 in June, according to data from the National Office of Statistics and Censuses (ONEC), a branch of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). June’s food basket cost is $6.89, or … Read more
Inflation Rate in El Salvador Reaches 2.76 in June 2026, the Highest Since October 2023
The inflation rate in El Salvador hit 2.76% in June 2026, marking the highest level this year and the highest since October 2023, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). The rate represented an increase of 0.23 percentage … Read more