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El Salvador GDP per Capita PPP

GDP per capita based on PPP  NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD

$13,877 +$613 (+4.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #117 Global Peak $13,877 (2025) Source World Bank

El Salvador GDP per Capita PPP (1980–2025)

Overview

El Salvador's gdp per capita ppp stood at $13,877 in 2025, a rise of +$613 from 2024. The IMF projects $13,877 by 2025. El Salvador ranked 117th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP per Capita PPP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF $16,976 - -
2029* IMF $16,291 - -
2028* IMF $15,652 - -
2027* IMF $15,013 - -
2026* IMF $14,407 - -
2025* IMF $13,877 - -
2025 $13,877 +$613 #117
2024 $13,264 +$575 #125
2023 $12,680 +$806 #128
2022 $11,876 +$1,066 #131
2021 $10,810 +$1,417 #129
2020 $9,393 −$364 #132
2019 $9,757 +$553 #131
2018 $9,204 +$238 #132
2017 $8,965 +$334 #134
2016 $8,456 +$95 #133
2015 $7,934 −$184 #134
2014 $7,504 −$372 #134
2013 $7,093 −$513 #135
2012 $6,708 −$582 #135
2011 $6,594 −$311 #134
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Salvador's gdp per capita ppp?

El Salvador's gdp per capita ppp was $13,877 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp per capita ppp in El Salvador?

El Salvador's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $13,877 in 2025.

What was the lowest gdp per capita ppp in El Salvador?

The lowest gdp per capita ppp in El Salvador was $2,291 in 1980.

How does El Salvador rank in gdp per capita ppp?

El Salvador ranks 117th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp per capita ppp?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp per capita ppp of El Salvador in 2025?

El Salvador's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $13,877 by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gdp per capita ppp of El Salvador in 2025?

The gdp per capita ppp of El Salvador in 2025 was $13,877. This ranks 117th in the world.

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