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El Salvador's

Economic indicators

102

World ranked

El Salvador ranks 102 in the world by current economic output

$34bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

16

LATAM ranked

El Salvador is ranked 16 in LATAM by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for El Salvador, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

0.9%

Current rate

▼ 3.1% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

El Salvador's inflation rate

16 weeks

Maternity leave

Maternity Leave: 16 weeks at 75% pay by Social Security. Unpaid extension possible. Paternity Leave: 3 days at full pay by employer. Unpaid extension possible. No specific parental leave in El Salvador.

52 weeks

Sick leave

Employees are entitled to 52 weeks of paid sick leave, starting with full pay by the employer for the first 3 days, followed by up to 75% of the base salary (or an approved amount) paid by Social Security from the 4th day onwards.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

El Salvador's

Labor market

El Salvador vs world population age distribution

6.8m

Population

El Salvador has a population of about 6.8m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

43 hrs

Average working full time week

Standard work is 40 hrs/week, with possible extension to 44 hrs. Overtime is any work beyond these hours, capped at 4 extra hrs/week. Overtime paid at double the rate, with night shifts getting a 25% premium and public holidays at quadruple the rate.

2.8%

Current percentage

▼ 0.2% reduction

El Salvador's unemployment rate is low, suggesting either a booming economy or reliance on foreign labour. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

El Salvador's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • food processing
  • beverages
  • textiles

Ratio of males to females (by age)

77 / 46

Male

[ "In El Salvador there is a large gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating significant structural or cultural barriers preventing more equal gender parity." ]

El Salvador's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.