Economy and Employment in El Salvador
Complete economic analysis of El Salvador, Zacatecas. The Economically Active Population is 929 people. The municipality has 56 economic establishments registered in the DENUE. Sources: Population Census 2020 (INEGI), DENUE and CONEVAL.
Employment and Economic Activity in El Salvador
Employment data from the 2020 Population and Housing Census. In El Salvador, 903 people are employed and 26 unemployed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%. The economically inactive population totals 1,058 people.
Health Coverage in El Salvador
Social security coverage of the population of El Salvador according to the 2020 Census. 1,314 people have health coverage (52.4% of the population), while 1,192 have no access (47.5%).
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| With health coverage (total) | 1,314 | 52.4% |
| IMSS | 515 | 20.5% |
| ISSSTE | 82 | 3.3% |
| ISSSTE (state) | 1 | 0% |
| Pemex, Defense or Navy | 7 | 0.3% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI | 558 | 22.2% |
| IMSS Bienestar | 138 | 5.5% |
| Private insurance | 23 | 0.9% |
| Without health coverage | 1,192 | 47.5% |
Companies by Economic Sector in El Salvador
Distribution of the 56 economic establishments registered in the National Statistical Directory of Economic Units (DENUE) by INEGI, classified by economic activity sector (SCIAN). View full business directory.
| Sector | Establishments | % | 0-5 emp. | 6-10 emp. | 11-30 emp. | 31+ emp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercio al por menor | 30 | 53.6% | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Industrias manufactureras | 7 | 12.5% | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales | 7 | 12.5% | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Actividades legislativas, gubernamentales | 6 | 10.7% | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Servicios educativos | 5 | 8.9% | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Servicios de apoyo a los negocios | 1 | 1.8% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Evolution of the Number of Companies in El Salvador
Evolution of the total economic establishments registered in the DENUE since 2015.
| Period | Total Establishments | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 54 | - |
| March 2017 | 4 | -92.6% |
| March 2018 | 57 | +1325% |
| November 2018 | 57 | 0% |
| April 2019 | 57 | 0% |
| November 2019 | 69 | +21.1% |
| April 2020 | 75 | +8.7% |
| November 2020 | 73 | -2.7% |
| May 2021 | 71 | -2.7% |
| November 2021 | 69 | -2.8% |
| May 2022 | 44 | -36.2% |
| November 2022 | 60 | +36.4% |
| November 2023 | 42 | -30% |
| May 2024 | 43 | +2.4% |
| November 2024 | 47 | +9.3% |
Poverty and Social Development in El Salvador
Multidimensional poverty indicators for El Salvador according to CONEVAL (2015). 74.6% of the population lives in poverty and 12.1% in extreme poverty.
Social Deprivation (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|---|---|
| Educational lag | 33% | 810 |
| Lack of access to health services | 22.9% | 563 |
| Lack of access to social security | 75.3% | 1,850 |
| Lack of housing quality and space | 6.8% | 167 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services | 17.3% | 426 |
| Lack of access to food | 21.8% | 535 |
| Income below welfare line | 77.7% | 1,908 |
| Income below minimum welfare line | 41.9% | 1,029 |
Poverty Evolution in El Salvador
| Year | Poverty | Extreme Poverty | Vulnerable | Not Poor | Gini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.1% | 29.3% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 0 |
| 2015 | 74.6% | 12.1% | 17.9% | 4.5% | 0 |