Economy and Business
ECLAC Raises El Salvador’s 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 4.5%
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has raised its economic growth forecast for El Salvador in 2026 to 4.5%, reflecting a more favorable outlook for the country’s economy. ECLAC raised its growth forecast for El Salvador … Read more
Inflation Rate in El Salvador Increases to 3.60% in September 2026, Latest Data Shows
The inflation rate in El Salvador increased to 3.60% in September 2026, marking the highest level this year and the highest in three years, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). The rate represented an increase of 0.41 … Read more
Minimum Wage in El Salvador: Current Salary Rates, Labor Laws, and Workers’ Rights
For thousands of Salvadoran families, the minimum wage in El Salvador determines how much money they can spend on groceries, transportation, housing, and other necessities. Even a small salary increase can make a difference. El Salvador has a legally established … Read more
World Bank Raises El Salvador’s 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 4.5%
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The World Bank expects El Salvador’s economy to grow 4.5% in 2026, significantly raising its previous forecast and placing the country ahead of its Central American neighbors. The updated projection appears in the World Bank’s … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,792 Coins, Worth About $659.4 Million
El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,792.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $659.4 million—$84,616 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 3.8% Through August 2026, Driven by U.S.A. Contributions
Remittances to El Salvador remain a key driver of the country’s economy. In August alone, Salvadorans living abroad sent $863.4 million, a 4.7% increase compared to August 2025, representing about $38.5 million more in inflows. The overall remittances trend remains … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports up 3.2% Through August 2026
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 3.2% in 2026. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $4.5 billion, up $139.7 million from the same period last year. In … Read more