The number of unemployed persons in El Salvador increased to 147726 in 2025 from 121646 in 2024. Unemployed Persons in El Salvador averaged 177543.24 from 2005 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 208694.00 in 2017 and a record low of 121646.00 in 2024. source: Oficina Nacional de Estadística y Censos



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 2981127.00 2881080.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 63.60 62.30 percent Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 147726.00 121646.00 Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.72 4.65 percent Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 11.80 14.00 percent Dec 2022


El Salvador Unemployed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
147726.00 121646.00 208694.00 121646.00 2005 - 2025 Yearly
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