Unemployment in El Salvador
The unemployment rate averaged 6.5% in the decade to 2022, below the 8.6% average for the Central America and Caribbean region. The unemployment rate in El Salvador in 2022 was 5.0%. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
El Salvador Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for El Salvador from 2023 to 2013.
Source: Macrobond.
El Salvador Unemployment Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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