El Salvador: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 3.6 percent as of September 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 3.2 percent. Historically, the average for El Salvador from January 1994 to September 2026 is 3.02 percent. The minimum of -2.26 percent was recorded in September 2015, while the maximum of 12.2 percent was reached in January 1996.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
- Source: Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador
| Recent values | El Salvador: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026  Sep | 3.6 |
| 2026  Aug | 3.2 |
| 2026  Jul | 2.48 |
| 2026  Jun | 2.77 |
| 2026  May | 2.53 |
| 2026  Apr | 2.16 |
| 2026  Mar | 1.47 |
| 2026  Feb | 1.17 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 0.3 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 1 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1.0000 | 10/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 23.47 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 135.6000 | 9/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.45 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 3.60 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 20.49 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 10.13 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 10.36 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 3.29 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 7.07 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 5.36 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 8.47 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 7.90 | 6/2026 | percent |