Economy and Business
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
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,699 Coins, Worth About $464.6 Million
El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,699.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $464.6 million—$60,345 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published the country’s latest acquisition … 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
World Bank Economic Outlook for El Salvador: It Projects a 3.5% Economic Growth in 2025
The World Bank has raised its economic growth forecast for El Salvador, now expecting the economy to expand by 3.5% in 2025, according to its latest Global Economic Prospects report released in January 2026. The updated projections improve on the … Read more