A. M. The Banco Central de Reserva (BCR) of El Salvador reported that, between january and march 2025, the country received a total of US$322.24 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), marking the highest amount recorded since the first quarter of 2018. This figure represents a 64.8% increase compared to the same period that year and demonstrates the growing interest of international investors in the salvadoran economic environment.
According to the BCR report, the funds received were primarily allocated to key sectors of the economy. Trade was the sector that attracted the most investment, with a total of US$111.1 million. This was followed by financial and insurance activities with US$74.55 million, and industry, which received US$59.31 million in the first quarter of the year.
Other sectors also benefited from this injection of foreign capital. The agribusiness sector received US$4.6 million, while the electricity sector attracted US$29.8 million in investments. The transportation sector also attracted US$13.19 million, and the information and communications sector, US$9.79 million, according to statistics from the state bank.
The BCR’s analysis highlights that these results reflect a sustained recovery of international confidence in the salvadoran economy, driven by a more robust regulatory framework and public policies aimed at strengthening strategic sectors. It also noted that the improved business climate has been crucial in attracting foreign capital.
The state-owned bank emphasized that the quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth assessment includes constant monitoring of FDI flows, which allows for a more accurate measurement of the economic impact of these investments. This positive trend strengthens El Salvador’s growth prospects in the coming months.
