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Construction and real estate services activities registered the greatest dynamism in the Salvadoran economy during may 2016, according to data from the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR). The information reflects which sectors most boosted the country’s productive activity during that month, demonstrating the positive performance of areas linked to investment, infrastructure development, and the real estate market.
According to the BCR, construction led the growth with a year-on-year variation of 9.7%, becoming the best-performing economic activity in may. This result is associated with the progress of public and private infrastructure projects, as well as the development of residential, commercial, and industrial works, which generate greater demand for materials, specialized services, and labor, also contributing to job creation and the strengthening of other related activities.
Real estate services ranked second, with 7.0% growth, reflecting the dynamism of the market for buying, selling, renting, and managing properties. This performance is typically linked to increased activity in the construction sector and interest in new real estate investments, making it an important component of the country’s economic development.
The report also highlights that government services and the trade, transportation, hotel, and restaurant sector each grew by 6.7%. In the case of trade and tourism-related services, this performance demonstrates increased economic activity driven by household consumption, business activity, and the arrival of visitors—factors that benefit thousands of businesses and generate opportunities for various productive sectors.
Meanwhile, financial and insurance services registered 4.7% growth, while industrial production increased by 4.5%. These results reflect that the economy maintained diversified growth, with advances in activities related to financing, manufacturing, and services.
Data published by the BCR shows that several economic sectors registered favorable performance during May 2026, with construction and real estate services being the main drivers of economic activity. The performance of these sectors reflects greater dynamism in investment and in the generation of goods and services, elements that contribute to the growth of the salvadoran economy.
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