Economic Growth in El Salvador
El Salvador's real GDP growth rate stood at 2.8000 in January 2030, measuring the year-over-year change in inflation-adjusted economic output.
At 2.8%, El Salvador's GDP growth rate is above the median of 1.7% among major economies tracked by WorldPulse. Among the G10 and major emerging markets, India has the highest rate at 6.5%, while Japan has the lowest at 0.5%.
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2030-01-01
El Salvador GDP Growth Rate — Historical
Source: weo-slv-gdp_growth
What Are the Latest GDP Numbers for El Salvador?
| Indicator | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| weo-slv-gdp_per_capita_ppp | 16,976 | 2030-01-01 |
| weo-slv-gdp_nominal | 46.2460 | 2030-01-01 |
| weo-slv-gdp_growth | 2.8000 | 2030-01-01 |
Data available via API: GET /api/v1/topics/growth/countries/sv
El Salvador GDP Growth Rate
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Data Sources and Methodology
El Salvador GDP data on WorldPulse is sourced from OECD, IMF World Economic Outlook, and FRED via automated data pipelines. Data is updated automatically as new GDP releases are published.
All time series are point-in-time reconstructed: historical values reflect what was originally published, not retroactively revised figures. This is critical for backtesting and research applications where contamination-free data is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Salvador's current GDP growth rate?
As of January 2030, El Salvador's real GDP growth rate is 2.8000 year-over-year. This figure measures the percentage change in inflation-adjusted economic output compared to the same quarter of the previous year, as published by official statistical agencies and the OECD.
How large is El Salvador's economy?
El Salvador's economic size is measured by its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) — the total value of all goods and services produced. WorldPulse provides both nominal GDP (in current prices) and GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), enabling comparison with other economies. Data is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and OECD.
What drives economic growth in El Salvador?
Economic growth is driven by changes in consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports. Structural factors include labor force growth, capital accumulation, and productivity improvements. Cyclical factors include monetary policy, fiscal stimulus, commodity prices, and global trade conditions. The IMF and OECD regularly analyze growth drivers for individual economies.
Where can I find historical GDP data for El Salvador?
WorldPulse provides free access to 4 El Salvador GDP and growth time series, including real GDP growth, nominal GDP, GDP per capita (PPP), and GDP deflator. Data is sourced from FRED, the OECD (via DBnomics), and the IMF World Economic Outlook. All data is point-in-time reconstructed and available via the WorldPulse API.
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# Economic Growth in El Salvador
GET /api/v1/topics/growth/countries/sv