El Salvador closed 2025 with an average inflation rate of 0.93%, the second lowest in the past five years and below the 15-year average of 1.77%, according to Central Reserve Bank (BCR) President Douglas Rodríguez. The result places the country among the lowest-inflation economies in Latin America.

Rodríguez said the stable price environment helped protect household purchasing power throughout the year. “Household incomes have maintained their purchasing power to meet consumption needs,” he explained, noting the absence of sharp price increases or shortages of essential goods.

The BCR president highlighted that families also benefited from a 12% minimum wage increase implemented in June 2025 and a 17.8% rise in family remittances during the year. These factors, he said, supported domestic consumption without creating inflationary pressure.

Rodríguez added that government measures, including agromarkets promoted by the administration of President Nayib Bukele, contributed to keeping food prices stable and accessible. “Price behavior in 2025 was stable rather than abrupt, reflecting the positive impact of these policies,” he stated.

Several key categories recorded declining prices, including transportation, communications, clothing, and recreation, while food and non-alcoholic beverages rose moderately by 1.29%. Regionally, El Salvador ranked among the three lowest inflation rates in Latin America, behind Panama and Costa Rica, with inflation remaining largely contained throughout the year.