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41.8% of the salvadoran population believes their family’s economic situation will be better in 2026, according to the 2025 UCA Survey by the Instituto Universitario de Opinión Pública (Iudop). This result reflects a significant level of optimism among households in the country regarding their personal finances for the coming year, in a context marked by progress in security, but with persistent economic challenges.
The study, titled “The salvadoran population’s opinion on the Year 2025: Security stability versus economic fragility”, shows that expectations are relatively divided. 40.7% of respondents believe their family’s economic situation will remain the same, while 13% believe it will worsen. Additionally, 4.5% did not know or did not answer, which demonstrates a certain degree of uncertainty among the population.
The data suggests that, although a significant portion of households are confident of an improvement in their income and economic conditions, almost half perceive that there will be no substantial changes or even anticipate deterioration. This perception may be influenced by factors such as the cost of living, job stability, income levels, and available economic opportunities.
The contrast between optimism and caution also reflects the duality of the national context: on the one hand, a perception of greater security and social stability; on the other, persistent concerns about the family economy and household financial well-being. Overall, the results show that, while there is hope for improvement by 2026, the population maintains moderate and prudent expectations regarding their personal economic situation.
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