El Salvador has reaffirmed its position as the Central American country least affected by inflation, recording a new low of 0.06% in February, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). This marks a decrease of 0.25 percentage points from January’s 0.31%.

The February figure continues the trend of low inflation levels in recent years, positioning El Salvador as the most resilient economy in the region. By comparison, Honduras reported an inflation rate of 1.76%, Guatemala recorded 1.79%, and Costa Rica stood at 1.25%. Data for Nicaragua was unavailable at the time of reporting.

Key economic sectors have also experienced deflation, with notable price reductions in food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.55%), clothing and footwear (-0.30%), furniture and household goods (-2.24%), and transportation (-3.30%).

The Government of El Salvador attributes this price stability to strategic measures, including the establishment of 56 agricultural markets, the Soyapango Central Supply Center, and continuous market monitoring by various institutions. These initiatives have helped mitigate the impact of global economic challenges, ensuring stability for Salvadoran consumers.

With these efforts, El Salvador remains a standout in the region, demonstrating effective economic management and resilience against inflationary pressures.