## El Salvador and the IMF

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [El Salvador and the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/slv)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/countries/slv/index.md)
- [Structured JSON version](/en/countries/slv/index.json)
- [Bundle manifest](/en/countries/slv/bundle-manifest.json)

### At a Glance

- 2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : 3.3
- 2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 2.5
- Country Population: 6.43 million
- Date of Membership: March 14, 1946
- [Article IV/Country Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2025/07/15/el-salvador-2025-article-iv-consultation-first-review-under-the-extended-fund-facility-and-568621): July 15, 2025
- Outstanding Purchases and Loans (SDR): 172.32 million (March 31, 2026)
- Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 155.87 million
- Quota (SDR): 287.2 million
- Number of Arrangements since membership: 23

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### Executive Board actions and dates
- On March 20, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund concluded the consideration of the 2023 Article IV of El Salvador.
- The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on June 27, 2025.
- The authorities have not consented to publication of the staff report and the related press release.

### Article IV surveillance mandate and process
- Under Article IV of its Articles of Agreement, the IMF has a mandate to exercise surveillance over the economic, financial and exchange rate policies of its members in order to ensure the effective operation of the international monetary system.
- The IMF’s appraisal of such policies involves a comprehensive analysis of the general economic situation and policy strategy of each member country.
- IMF economists visit the member country, usually once a year, to collect and analyze data and hold discussions with government and central bank officials.
- Upon its return, the staff submits a report to the IMF’s Executive Board for discussion.
- The Board’s views are subsequently summarized and transmitted to the country authorities.

### Content and program topics listed for El Salvador
- Executive Board Calendar
- Board Discussions on El Salvador
- Article IV Staff Reports
- Financial Position in the Fund
- Financial Sector Assessment Program
- Transactions with the Fund
- Contact Us

### See All Documents

- [See All Documents](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/slv#whatsnew)

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## References

- [Board Discussions on El Salvador](https://www.imf.org/en/about/executive-board/ebc-archive/country)
- [Financial Sector Assessment Program](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fsap?sortBy=CountryName&sortVal=E)
- [Article IV/Country Report:](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2025/07/15/el-salvador-2025-article-iv-consultation-first-review-under-the-extended-fund-facility-and-568621)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/slv_