El Salvador 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$24.19 billion
↑ 3.21% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$3,901.34
↑ 2.93% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.54%
↑ 0.14pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.60%
↑ 1.34pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $23.44 billion | $24.19 billion | +3.21% |
| GDP per Capita | $3,790.34 | $3,901.34 | +2.93% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.40% | 2.54% | +0.14pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | -0.73% | 0.60% | +1.34pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.00% | 4.42% | +0.42pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $24.19 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $3,901.34
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.54%
- Gross National Income
- $22.95 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.60%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.66%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.42%
- 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)
- -2.27%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, El Salvador's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $24.19 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in El Salvador for 2016 is $3,901.34. 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 2016 is 0.60%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
El Salvador's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 2.54%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in El Salvador for 2016 is 4.42%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.