Terms of trade adjustment in El Salvador
El Salvador: Terms of trade adjustment was -37.65 million constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-37.65 million constant LCU
Change on year
down 355.2%
World rank
107th
of 179 countries
All-time high
2.77 billion constant LCU
in 1977
All-time low
-735.22 million constant LCU
in 2023
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in El Salvador, 1965–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in El Salvador is -37.65 million constant LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 355.2% on the previous year and down 112.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in El Salvador peaked at 2.77 billion constant LCU in 1977 and was at its lowest, -735.22 million constant LCU, in 2023.
That places El Salvador 107th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in El Salvador, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 520.16 million constant LCU | — |
| 1966 | 520.74 million constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1967 | 495.51 million constant LCU | -4.8% |
| 1968 | 210.41 million constant LCU | -57.5% |
| 1969 | 155.03 million constant LCU | -26.3% |
| 1970 | 651.12 million constant LCU | +320.0% |
| 1971 | 520.04 million constant LCU | -20.1% |
| 1972 | 693.74 million constant LCU | +33.4% |
| 1973 | 860.53 million constant LCU | +24.0% |
| 1974 | 477.48 million constant LCU | -44.5% |
| 1975 | 320.31 million constant LCU | -32.9% |
| 1976 | 1.31 billion constant LCU | +307.8% |
| 1977 | 2.77 billion constant LCU | +112.0% |
| 1978 | 1.39 billion constant LCU | -50.0% |
| 1979 | 1.37 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 880.84 million constant LCU | -35.6% |
| 1981 | 305.33 million constant LCU | -65.3% |
| 1982 | 129.28 million constant LCU | -57.7% |
| 1983 | 84.14 million constant LCU | -34.9% |
| 1984 | 68.38 million constant LCU | -18.7% |
| 1985 | 106.94 million constant LCU | +56.4% |
| 1986 | 497.10 million constant LCU | +364.8% |
| 1987 | 49.23 million constant LCU | -90.1% |
| 1988 | 150.59 million constant LCU | +205.9% |
| 1989 | 83.03 million constant LCU | -44.9% |
| 1990 | 460.55 million constant LCU | +454.7% |
| 1991 | 464.69 million constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 423.92 million constant LCU | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 704.48 million constant LCU | +66.2% |
| 1994 | 910.95 million constant LCU | +29.3% |
| 1995 | 1.26 billion constant LCU | +38.8% |
| 1996 | 1.13 billion constant LCU | -10.5% |
| 1997 | 1.47 billion constant LCU | +29.9% |
| 1998 | 1.49 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 1.34 billion constant LCU | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 1.20 billion constant LCU | -10.7% |
| 2001 | 1.17 billion constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 1.16 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 1.04 billion constant LCU | -10.1% |
| 2004 | 826.82 million constant LCU | -20.5% |
| 2005 | 932.36 million constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 913.25 million constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 770.97 million constant LCU | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 429.73 million constant LCU | -44.3% |
| 2009 | 289.81 million constant LCU | -32.6% |
| 2010 | 189.95 million constant LCU | -34.5% |
| 2011 | 62.55 million constant LCU | -67.1% |
| 2012 | 167.72 million constant LCU | +168.1% |
| 2013 | 123.77 million constant LCU | -26.2% |
| 2014 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 295.20 million constant LCU | — |
| 2016 | 417.14 million constant LCU | +41.3% |
| 2017 | 281.57 million constant LCU | -32.5% |
| 2018 | 106.80 million constant LCU | -62.1% |
| 2019 | 177.78 million constant LCU | +66.5% |
| 2020 | 221.34 million constant LCU | +24.5% |
| 2021 | -358.47 million constant LCU | -262.0% |
| 2022 | -594.74 million constant LCU | +65.9% |
| 2023 | -735.22 million constant LCU | +23.6% |
| 2024 | 14.75 million constant LCU | -102.0% |
| 2025 | -37.65 million constant LCU | -355.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 380.37 million constant LCU | 155.03 million constant LCU | 520.74 million constant LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.04 billion constant LCU | 320.31 million constant LCU | 2.77 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 235.49 million constant LCU | 49.23 million constant LCU | 880.84 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 965.82 million constant LCU | 423.92 million constant LCU | 1.49 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 872.40 million constant LCU | 289.81 million constant LCU | 1.20 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 182.25 million constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 417.14 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -248.33 million constant LCU | -735.22 million constant LCU | 221.34 million constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
- 104 Palau -7.95 million constant LCU compare
- 105 Tonga -19.57 million constant LCU compare
- 106 Malta -25.07 million constant LCU compare
- 108 Palestine, State of -41.99 million constant LCU compare
- 109 Bulgaria -68.12 million constant LCU compare
- 110 Papua New Guinea -140.73 million constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for El Salvador
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.92 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1267 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 730.86 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.1267 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 730.86 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.103 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 594.03 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 578.88 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 10.49 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in El Salvador?
- Terms of trade adjustment in El Salvador was -37.65 million constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 2.77 billion constant LCU in 1977.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was -735.22 million constant LCU in 2023.
- How does El Salvador rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- El Salvador ranks 107th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 112.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.