El Salvador Net Foreign Direct Investment $474.8M in 2025

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:30:45 +0000
Financial Services

El Salvador's Central Bank (BCR) reported net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of US$474.8 million in 2025, driven by IED entries of US$10,617.9 million against US$10,143.1 million in exits. Foreign companies recorded record profits of US$1,642.8 million, a 16.8% increase from 2024, with a 13.2% return on investment rate. The sectors receiving the most FDI were Services (US$267.9 million), Financial Services (US$180.6 million), and Manufacturing (US$139.7 million).