Economy and Business
El Salvador Credit Ratings: What Fitch’s Latest Assessment Means for the Country
As of November 2025, El Salvador’s Credit Ratings are B- with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, B- with a stable outlook from Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings Agency, and B3 with a stable outlook from Moody’s. El Salvador Credit … Read more
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) Projects 3.5%–4% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2025
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — El Salvador’s economy is expected to expand between 3.5% and 4% in 2025, according to new regional projections released Tuesday by the Executive Secretariat of the Central American Monetary Council (SECMCA) after a two-day meeting … Read more
Economic Commission for Latin America ECLAC Forecasts 2.8% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran economy is expected to expand more than previously anticipated next year, according to the latest projections from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The agency raised El … Read more
The International Monetary Fund Reaffirms El Salvador’s Economy Will Grow 2.5% in 2025
El Salvador is expected to post the slowest economic growth in Central America in 2025 and 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest Global Economic Outlook, released on October 2025. The IMF maintained its 2025 growth forecast for … Read more
Minimum Wage in El Salvador: Understanding the Economic Realities of Salvadorans
The minimum wage in El Salvador is a controversial issue, as it significantly affects the livelihoods and economic stability of most Salvadorans. Fair wages are crucial for reducing poverty and enhancing the quality of life. However, in El Salvador, the … Read more
The Role of Remittances in Shaping El Salvador’s Economy
Remittances are more than money transfers in El Salvador—they are lifelines. Every dollar sent home represents survival, stability, and sacrifice, shaping both households and the nation’s economic trajectory. For decades, Salvadorans living abroad, especially in the United States, have supported … Read more
El Salvador Economy: What Locals, Expats, and Investors Should Know
El Salvador economy stands at a crossroads—emerging from decades of volatility yet making bold moves, such as adopting Bitcoin and experiencing booming tourism, that reshape its financial identity. As a developing economy, El Salvador balances agriculture, remittances, and services with … Read more