El Salvador 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$29.04 billion
↑ 16.54% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$4,642.61
↑ 16.15% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
11.90%
↑ 19.80pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.47%
↑ 3.84pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $24.92 billion | $29.04 billion | +16.54% |
| GDP per Capita | $3,997.19 | $4,642.61 | +16.15% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -7.89% | 11.90% | +19.80pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | -0.37% | 3.47% | +3.84pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.01% | 4.33% | -0.68pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $29.04 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $4,642.61
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 11.90%
- Gross National Income
- $27.36 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.47%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.14%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.33%
- 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)
- -4.31%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, El Salvador's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $29.04 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in El Salvador for 2021 is $4,642.61. 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 2021 is 3.47%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
El Salvador's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 11.90%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in El Salvador for 2021 is 4.33%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.