The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reported that the Economic Activity Volume Index grew 5.2% year over year in June 2026, with eight of its nine components expanding. Average growth reached 4.6% in the first half, accelerating from 3.0% in the same period of 2025. The bank projects full-year gross domestic product growth of 4.5% to 5.0%. Construction led June’s expansion with growth of 10.7%, supported by public and private projects, infrastructure works and increased financing. Government services rose 8.0%, information and communications 7.8%, real estate activities 7.1% and industrial production 4.3%. Financial and insurance activities increased 2.3%, while agriculture contracted 0.01% amid adverse weather conditions. The index incorporates revisions based on the latest available survey, administrative and other source data. The 2026 GDP forecast assumes continued growth in productive activity, incentives for new investment, improved security conditions and further development of tourism. It also factors in measures intended to support food security amid adverse climate conditions.
2026-08-31Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reports 5.2% growth in June activity index, projects 4.5% to 5.0% GDP growth in 2026
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reported 5.2% annual growth in its economic activity index for June 2026, led by construction, government services, communications and real estate. First-half growth averaged 4.6%, up from 3.0% a year earlier. The bank projects GDP growth of 4.5% to 5.0% for 2026.