El Salvador 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$21.39 billion
↑ 5.43% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$3,497.91
↑ 5.02% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.89%
↓ 0.89pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.73%
↓ 3.40pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $20.28 billion | $21.39 billion | +5.43% |
| GDP per Capita | $3,330.60 | $3,497.91 | +5.02% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.77% | 2.89% | -0.89pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.13% | 1.73% | -3.40pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.30% | 3.84% | -0.45pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $21.39 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $3,497.91
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.89%
- Gross National Income
- $20.52 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.73%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.48%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.84%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -5.80%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, El Salvador's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $21.39 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in El Salvador for 2012 is $3,497.91. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in El Salvador for 2012 is 1.73%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
El Salvador's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 2.89%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in El Salvador for 2012 is 3.84%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.