El Salvador GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
El Salvador's gdp per capita ppp was $13,877 in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
El Salvador’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from US$2,291.01 in 1980 to US$13,876.77 in 2025, placing the country at rank 117 globally. This increase represents a more than six‑fold expansion over 46 years, with the 2025 figure constituting an all‑time peak and surpassing the 1980 trough by US$11,585.76. The trajectory mirrors that of other small open economies; for example, Jamaica recorded US$13,924.09 and Eswatini US$13,310.11 in the same year, indicating that El Salvador now competes closely with peers in the low‑middle income bracket. The sustained rise reflects structural reforms, remittance inflows and modest export diversification, although the pace has varied across decades, with slower growth during the early 1990s and a modest acceleration after 2010. Continued investment in human capital and resilience to external shocks will be crucial to maintain the upward trend and potentially lift El Salvador into the top‑one‑hundred rankings in the coming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
El Salvador's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $13,877 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in El Salvador was $2,291 in 1980.
El Salvador ranks 117th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
El Salvador's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $13,877 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of El Salvador in 2025 was $13,877. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {El Salvador GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}