GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in El Salvador
El Salvador: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 5.24 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.24 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 33.9%
World rank
149th
of 212 countries
All-time high
26.34 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-7.29 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
60
1966–2025
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in El Salvador, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in El Salvador stood at 5.24 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 33.9% on the previous year and up 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in El Salvador peaked at 26.34 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -7.29 % change on previous year, in 2020.
El Salvador ranks 149th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in El Salvador, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 5.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 5.02 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1968 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1969 | 3.93 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 1970 | 7.96 % change on previous year | +102.7% |
| 1971 | 4.7 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1972 | 6.54 % change on previous year | +39.3% |
| 1973 | 14.13 % change on previous year | +116.0% |
| 1974 | 15.5 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1975 | 13.1 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 1976 | 23.57 % change on previous year | +79.9% |
| 1977 | 26.34 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 1978 | 6.33 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 1979 | 10.73 % change on previous year | +69.4% |
| 1980 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -70.3% |
| 1981 | -3.83 % change on previous year | -220.1% |
| 1982 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 1983 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -385.1% |
| 1984 | 4.43 % change on previous year | +40.5% |
| 1985 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1986 | -0.7555 % change on previous year | -119.9% |
| 1987 | 4.94 % change on previous year | -754.2% |
| 1988 | 5.86 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 1989 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 1990 | 10.19 % change on previous year | +134.0% |
| 1991 | 9.03 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1992 | 10.68 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 1993 | 14.91 % change on previous year | +39.6% |
| 1994 | 14.96 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 16.18 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 7.45 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 1997 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 1998 | 6.99 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 3.18 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 2000 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +39.6% |
| 2001 | 4.22 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 2003 | 4.58 % change on previous year | +47.3% |
| 2004 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2005 | 7.09 % change on previous year | +95.3% |
| 2006 | 8.86 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 2007 | 6.32 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 2008 | 5.73 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2009 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -137.4% |
| 2010 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -324.5% |
| 2011 | 9.95 % change on previous year | +107.0% |
| 2012 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 2013 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 2014 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 3.74 % change on previous year | +36.5% |
| 2016 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2017 | 3.26 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 4.17 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 2019 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2020 | -7.29 % change on previous year | -320.5% |
| 2021 | 16.54 % change on previous year | -326.9% |
| 2022 | 9.73 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 2023 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 2024 | 3.92 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 2025 | 5.24 % change on previous year | +33.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.57 % change on previous year | 3.44 % change on previous year | 5.9 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 12.89 % change on previous year | 4.7 % change on previous year | 26.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.4 % change on previous year | -3.83 % change on previous year | 5.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.02 % change on previous year | 3.18 % change on previous year | 16.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.58 % change on previous year | -2.14 % change on previous year | 8.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.34 % change on previous year | 2.74 % change on previous year | 9.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.58 % change on previous year | -7.29 % change on previous year | 16.54 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for El Salvador
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.92 Percent per annum (2029)
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- GDP (current US$), per capita 5,767 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 5,767 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8211 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 4,735 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 3.91 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in El Salvador?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in El Salvador was 5.24 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 26.34 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.29 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does El Salvador rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- El Salvador ranks 149th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.