El Salvador GDP
Gross Domestic Product in current US dollars NY.GDP.MKTP.CD
El Salvador's gdp was $36.6B in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1965–2025.
Overview
El Salvador's gdp stood at $36.6B in 2025, a rise of +$1.2B from 2024. The IMF projects $36.6B by 2025. El Salvador ranked 105th globally.
El Salvador’s gross domestic product has risen from a trough of $877,720,000.00 in 1965 to an all‑time peak of $36,587,000,000.00 in 2025, placing the country at rank 105 globally and positioning it near peers such as Senegal, whose GDP stands at $36,839,000,000.00, and Sudan at $35,897,000,000.00. Over the 61‑year coverage period the economy expanded more than forty‑three times, reflecting a long‑term upward trajectory despite periodic external shocks and domestic fiscal challenges. The magnitude of growth mirrors broader regional trends in Central America, where structural reforms and remittance inflows have contributed to steady output gains. While the 2025 figure represents the highest level recorded, future performance will depend on the sustainability of investment, diversification away from narrow export bases, and resilience to climate‑related risks, factors that could either reinforce the current expansion or alter its course.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $46.2B | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $44.1B | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $42.1B | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $40.0B | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $38.0B | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $36.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $36.6B | +$1.2B | #105 |
| 2024 | $35.4B | +$1.5B | #97 |
| 2023 | $33.9B | +$2.0B | #100 |
| 2022 | $31.9B | +$2.8B | #109 |
| 2021 | $29.0B | +$4.1B | #108 |
| 2020 | $24.9B | −$2.0B | #106 |
| 2019 | $26.9B | +$860.1M | #109 |
| 2018 | $26.0B | +$1.0B | #106 |
| 2017 | $25.0B | +$788.2M | #105 |
| 2016 | $24.2B | +$753.4M | #108 |
| 2015 | $23.4B | +$845.2M | #108 |
| 2014 | $22.6B | +$602.5M | #106 |
| 2013 | $22.0B | +$605.0M | #106 |
| 2012 | $21.4B | +$1.1B | #104 |
| 2011 | $20.3B | +$1.8B | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's gdp was $36.6B in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.
El Salvador's gdp peaked at $36.6B in 2025.
The lowest gdp in El Salvador was $877.7M in 1965.
El Salvador ranks 105th globally in gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
El Salvador's gdp is projected to reach $36.6B by 2025 based on IMF projection.
El Salvador's gdp was approximately 36.59 billion ($36.6B) in 2025.
The gdp of El Salvador in 2025 was $36.6B. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_gdp,
title = {El Salvador GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}