El Salvador 2022
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022
Key Economic Indicators (2022)
GDP (Current USD)
$31.99 billion
↑ 10.14% vs 2021GDP per Capita
$5,093.52
↑ 9.71% vs 2021GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.80%
↓ 9.11pp vs 2021Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.20%
↑ 3.73pp vs 2021Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $29.04 billion | $31.99 billion | +10.14% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,642.61 | $5,093.52 | +9.71% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 11.90% | 2.80% | -9.11pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.47% | 7.20% | +3.73pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.33% | 3.00% | -1.33pp |
All Economic Indicators (2022)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $31.99 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $5,093.52
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.80%
- Gross National Income
- $30.01 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.20%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.14%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.00%
- 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)
- -6.82%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2022, El Salvador's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $31.99 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in El Salvador for 2022 is $5,093.52. 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 2022 is 7.20%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
El Salvador's annual GDP growth rate for 2022 is 2.80%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in El Salvador for 2022 is 3.00%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.