In 2023, the composition of El Salvador's GDP by sector showed substantial reliance on the services sector, contributing 34.35%. Mining, manufacturing, and utilities accounted for 22.13%, while wholesale, retail trade, restaurants, and hotels combined for 21.62%. Agriculture, hunting, forestry, and fishing made up 10.61%, with transport, storage, and communication at 7.93%, and construction at 3.37%. Year-on-year variations displayed moderate stability, without significant shifts across sectors.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in the tech-driven service sector, improvements in manufacturing output, and the influence of global trade dynamics on the wholesale and retail sectors. Additionally, ongoing infrastructure projects may boost the construction sector's contribution.
Top countries in GDP Composition by Sector
| # | 6 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Services | 34.35 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Mining, Manufacturing, Utilities | 22.13 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Wholesale, retail trade, restaurants and hotels | 21.62 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Agriculture, hunting, forestry, fishing | 10.61 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Transport, storage and communication | 7.93 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Construction | 3.37 | 2016 |
