A. M. The Secretaría Ejecutiva del Consejo Monetario Centroamericano (SECMCA) updated its monthly report on inflation in the countries of Central America and the Dominican Republic (CARD), corresponding to the month of may 2025. In this report, El Salvador is positioned as the country with the lowest inter-annual inflation rate in the region, with a value of -0.21%, consolidating its price stability during a challenging regional economic context.
The analysis reveals that the average inter-annual inflation in the CARD region stood at 2.16%, with a slight decrease of 0.02 percentage points with respect to april. Honduras topped the list with the highest inflation rate (4.54%), followed by the Dominican Republic (3.84%), Guatemala (1.69%), Nicaragua (1.29%), while Costa Rica registered a deflation of -0.12%, and El Salvador led as the country with the lowest inflationary pressure.
This inflationary behavior in El Salvador reflects the effectiveness of the fiscal, monetary and price stability policies implemented by the government and economic authorities. Controlled inflation favors the purchasing power of the population, generates confidence in the economic environment and boosts investment, key elements for the country’s sustainable growth.
In cumulative terms, the region presented a price variation of 1.03% so far this year, indicating a general trend of inflationary moderation. This behavior offers a more predictable environment for economic agents, allowing for better financial and commercial planning throughout the Central American region.
El Salvador’s consolidation as a regional benchmark in price stability not only improves its image with investors, but also strengthens its capacity to face external economic challenges.
