Economic News
El Salvador’s Exports up 4.4% Through July 2026
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 4.4% in 2026. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $4 billion, up $170.9 million from the same period last year. In … Read more
El Salvador Legal Currency: From the Colón to Dollarization and Bitcoin
El Salvador’s legal currency is an important topic for travelers and business visitors to understand, as the country recognizes the U.S. dollar, Bitcoin, and the Salvadoran colón as legal tender. Key questions to know the answer to include: What currency … Read more
El Salvador Remittances Represent 26.3% of GDP in First Quarter of 2026
Remittances sent to El Salvador accounted for 26.3% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) during the first quarter of 2026. This highlights their continued importance to the national economy. From January to March. the country received about $2.4 billion … Read more
Economic Commission for Latin America ECLAC Forecasts 3.9% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2026
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projects El Salvador’s economy will grow by 3.9% in 2026, continuing the positive economic performance recorded during recent years. The latest CEPAL economic projection is consistent with forecasts from other … Read more
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 Posts 4.8% Economic Growth in First Quarter, Fueled by Construction
El Salvador’s economy expanded 4.8% during the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, driven largely by strong growth in construction and broad-based gains across most productive sectors. The country’s gross domestic product totaled $9.26 … Read more