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With this result, the indicator has now accumulated six consecutive months with growth rates equal to or greater than 3.9%, reflecting sustained economic activity during the first half of the year.
The IVAE provides insight into the performance of the country’s main economic activities and serves as a benchmark for measuring the evolution of goods and services production. In june, growth was accompanied by positive results in various sectors, primarily construction, which grew by 10.7%, making it the fastest-growing sector during the month.
Government services also stood out, with an 8.0% growth, followed by communications, with 7.8%, and real estate services, with 7.1%. These sectors were among the main drivers of the economic performance recorded in june.
Industrial production grew by 4.3%, while professional, technical, and other services increased by 3.6%. Trade, transportation, hotels, and restaurants also saw growth of 3.6%.
In the construction sector, dynamism was linked to both public and private investment, while government services benefited from increased spending on strengthening public health services. Likewise, greater access to financing contributed to boosting various economic activities.
The services sector also received a boost from increased demand for professional services, as well as from higher demand in restaurants and hotels. In communications, the BCR noted increased use of mobile internet and digital platforms associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to the BCR, the IVAE confirms the expansion of the salvadoran economy during the first half of 2026. This indicator, along with other positive economic indicators, suggests that the country’s economic growth for all of 2026 will be between 4.5% and 5.0%.
With 5.2% growth recorded in june, the salvadoran economy maintains a positive trajectory, supported by the performance of sectors such as construction, services, communications, industry, commerce, and tourism related activities.
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