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The World Bank projects that El Salvador will maintain stable economic growth during the period 2025–2027, with an estimated expansion of 3.5% in 2025 and 3.0% in both 2026 and 2027. These figures place the country above the regional average and reflect an economy with stronger and more resilient foundations in the face of an international environment marked by uncertainty.
According to the international organization, El Salvador’s economic performance is due to a combination of greater macroeconomic stability, strengthening domestic demand, and a more favorable environment for investment. These factors have allowed the country to sustain growth even amidst global trade tensions and a slowdown in other economies.
The report highlights that the 3.5% growth projected for 2025 was primarily driven by the dynamism of key sectors such as services, trade, construction, and tourism, as well as by the strengthening of private consumption. This performance was supported by increased investment flows and security conditions that have helped improve the confidence of households and businesses.
By 2026 and 2027, the World Bank projects that El Salvador’s economy will grow at an annual rate of 3.0%, a rate considered solid and sustainable. This growth would be supported by the continuation of infrastructure projects, the expansion of productive activities in different parts of the country, and the consolidation of policies aimed at improving the business climate and competitiveness.
The organization also emphasizes that maintaining this growth rate will be key to generating formal employment, improving the quality of work, and raising incomes in a country where strengthening salaried employment is fundamental to reducing informality and promoting more inclusive economic development.
Furthermore, the World Bank notes that El Salvador’s projected economic stability will depend on the country’s ability to maintain fiscal balance, strengthen productive investment, and continue promoting reforms that foster long-term growth in a global environment that will remain challenging.
In the regional context, the report indicates that Latin America and the Caribbean will grow at a more moderate pace, with a regional average of 2.3% in 2026 and 2.6% in 2027, affected by trade tensions, fiscal constraints, and less dynamic external demand. Large economies like Brazil and Mexico will show lower growth compared to El Salvador.
Other countries in the region, such as Colombia, Chile, and Peru, will register moderate growth, while Central America will maintain relatively stable growth, although facing challenges such as reduced remittances and limited fiscal capacity. In this scenario, El Salvador stands out for its projected steady growth above the regional average, consolidating its position as one of the best-performing economies in the coming years.
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