dinero_admin Private investment in El Salvador has reached a historic high, surpassing US$3.4 billion, according to data released by the Consejo de Alcaldes y Oficina de Planificación del Área Metropolitana de San Salvador (COAMSS OPAMSS).
This influx of capital, totaling US$3.405 billion, has boosted the national economy, with a particular focus on the construction sector, considered a key driver of development in the Central American country.
The executive director of COAMSS OPAMSS, Luis Rodríguez, explained that more than half of this investment, 53%, has been allocated to housing projects. Another 16% is linked to industrial logistics, while the remaining capital is distributed across sectors such as tourism and industry, reflecting diversified investor interest. Authorities project that by the end of the year, this figure could exceed US$4 billion.
This notable increase in investment has had a direct impact on employment, especially in the construction sector, which has generated 165,000 jobs, an unprecedented number in a long time.
Furthermore, growth in this sector has reached 22%, also driving a 54% increase in the entry of products through ports, demonstrating a significant reactivation of production chains. Rodríguez also highlighted that, while local investment predominates, there is growing participation from foreign and salvadoran investors abroad.
Currently, the office is working on five international projects that are in different stages of pre-analysis and study, demonstrating that El Salvador is consolidating its position as an attractive destination for foreign capital.
The country’s economic dynamism is reflected in the double-digit growth in the construction sector, something not seen in a long time. Government authorities are working on mechanisms to ensure this growth is sustainable over time and continue attracting capital that will strengthen the salvadoran economy.
