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El Salvador Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

0.30% −0.55pp (-64.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #179 Global Peak 31.94% (1986) Source World Bank

El Salvador Inflation Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

El Salvador's inflation rate stood at 0.30% in 2025, a decline of +0.55pp from 2024. The IMF projects 0.30% by 2025. El Salvador ranked 179th globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 1.80% - -
2029* IMF 1.80% - -
2028* IMF 1.80% - -
2027* IMF 1.80% - -
2026* IMF 1.00% - -
2025* IMF 0.30% - -
2025 0.30% −0.55pp #179
2024 0.85% −3.19pp #20
2023 4.05% −3.15pp #59
2022 7.20% +3.73pp #87
2021 3.47% +3.84pp #97
2020 -0.37% −0.45pp #26
2019 0.08% −1.01pp #16
2018 1.09% +0.08pp #46
2017 1.01% +0.41pp #43
2016 0.60% +1.34pp #68
2015 -0.73% −1.87pp #25
2014 1.14% +0.38pp #69
2013 0.76% −0.97pp #31
2012 1.73% −3.40pp #34
2011 5.13% +3.95pp #115
Show all years (1960-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Salvador's inflation rate?

El Salvador's inflation rate was 0.30% in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 64.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in El Salvador?

El Salvador's inflation rate peaked at 31.94% in 1986.

What was the lowest inflation rate in El Salvador?

The lowest inflation rate in El Salvador was -2.68% in 1961.

How does El Salvador rank in inflation rate?

El Salvador ranks 179th globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of El Salvador in 2025?

El Salvador's inflation rate is projected to reach 0.30% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of El Salvador in 2025?

The inflation rate of El Salvador in 2025 was 0.30%. This ranks 179th in the world.

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