El Salvador 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$26.02 billion
↑ 4.17% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$4,183.55
↑ 4.07% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.41%
↑ 0.16pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.09%
↑ 0.08pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $24.98 billion | $26.02 billion | +4.17% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,020.13 | $4,183.55 | +4.07% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.25% | 2.41% | +0.16pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.01% | 1.09% | +0.08pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.39% | 4.01% | -0.38pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $26.02 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $4,183.55
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.41%
- Gross National Income
- $24.55 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.09%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.72%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.01%
- 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)
- -3.30%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, El Salvador's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $26.02 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in El Salvador for 2018 is $4,183.55. 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 2018 is 1.09%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
El Salvador's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 2.41%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in El Salvador for 2018 is 4.01%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.