El Salvador 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$24.92 billion
↓ 7.29% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$3,997.19
↓ 7.47% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
-7.89%
↓ 10.33pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
-0.37%
↓ 0.45pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $26.88 billion | $24.92 billion | -7.29% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,320.12 | $3,997.19 | -7.47% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.44% | -7.89% | -10.33pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.08% | -0.37% | -0.45pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.17% | 5.01% | +0.84pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $24.92 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $3,997.19
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -7.89%
- Gross National Income
- $23.54 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- -0.37%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.65%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.01%
- 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)
- 1.11%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, El Salvador's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $24.92 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in El Salvador for 2020 is $3,997.19. 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 2020 is -0.37%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
El Salvador's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is -7.89%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in El Salvador for 2020 is 5.01%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.