Fiscal Balance in El Salvador
The fiscal balance of El Salvador averaged -4.1% of GDP in the decade to 2022, slightly above the Central America and Caribbean average of -3.7% GDP. The fiscal balance in El Salvador in 2022 was -2.8% of GDP. For more fiscal balance information, visit our dedicated page.
El Salvador Fiscal Balance Chart
Note: This chart displays Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) for El Salvador from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
El Salvador Fiscal Balance Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -2.9 | -10.3 | -5.9 | -2.8 | -2.2 |
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