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Deposits in salvadoran banks grew by 14.1% over the past year, reflecting greater availability of resources in the financial system and strengthening its capacity to support lending to households and businesses, according to data from the Asociación Bancaria Salvadoreña (ABANSA).
The report highlights that this growth in deposits has contributed to maintaining the strength of the banking sector by increasing the resources that financial institutions manage and use to boost financing for various economic activities.
In this context, the loan portfolio reached US$19.259 billion as of april 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.4%. Consumer loans continue to lead financing with more than US$6.161 billion, equivalent to almost a third of the total portfolio.
Economist Raúl Castellón noted that the salvadoran banking system remains solid, supported by deposit growth and the stability of its main financial indicators.
The report also highlights that the delinquency rate stood at 1.42%, a level that reflects stability in meeting loan obligations and contributes to preserving the strength of the financial system.
Overall, the data show an expanding banking system, driven by a higher volume of deposits and loans, which strengthens financial intermediation and supports the country’s economic activity.
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