Investment destination
WhyEl Salvador
Dollarized economy since 20013 hrs from the U.S.Zero capital gains tax
+25.3%
Private investment growth in the last 5 years
0.91%
Annual inflation 2025
3.9%
GDP growth 2025
+479%
Tourism growth in the last 5 years
Political and Economic Stability
- 3.9% GDP growth in 2025
- Dollarized since 2001 — zero exchange risk
- FDI-focused legislative agenda
Strategic Location
- 41 active trade agreements
- 1.2B consumer market reach
- Fastest customs in LAC — under 4 days
Human Talent
- 3M economically active people
- 54% aged 16–39
- Competitive labor costs vs. the region
High EmployabilityLow Cost of Living
Incentives
- Up to 20 years of tax exemptions
- 0% import duty on capital equipment
- Free zone benefits available
1.3
homicides per 100K inhabitants (2025)
Safest country in the Americas
- Crime reduced 94% since 2015
- Safest operational environment in the region
WE ARE THE SAFEST COUNTRY IN THE REGION
Homicide rate per 100,000 inhabitants (2024)
+4.1 M
International visitors (2025)
7%
Tourism sector growth (2025/2024)
1.3
Homicide rate per 100,000 inhabitants (2025)
Source: Statista, 2025
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