El Salvador GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
El Salvador's gdp per capita was $5,744 in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1965–2025.
Overview
El Salvador's gdp per capita stood at $5,744 in 2025, a rise of +$164 from 2024. The IMF projects $5,744 by 2025. El Salvador ranked 116th globally.
El Salvador’s GDP per capita has risen from a post‑war low of 274.33 in 1965 to an all‑time peak of 5,743.69 in 2025, placing the country 116th in the World Bank ranking. Over the 61‑year span the average annual growth rate accelerated after the early 2000s, reflecting structural reforms, increased remittances and a modest diversification of export markets. The 2025 figure of 5,743.69 is only marginally below the level recorded by peer economies such as Tuvalu (5,830.31) and Iraq (5,831.55), indicating that El Salvador is closing the gap with small island states and middle‑income nations that have benefited from similar fiscal consolidation and investment in services. Nevertheless, the per‑capita income remains well below the regional average for Latin America, suggesting that further improvements in productivity, education and institutional quality will be required to sustain the upward trajectory and push the country into a higher global rank.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $7,081 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $6,781 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $6,510 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $6,213 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $5,933 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $5,744 | - | - |
| 2025 | $5,744 | +$164 | #116 |
| 2024 | $5,580 | +$214 | #124 |
| 2023 | $5,365 | +$291 | #127 |
| 2022 | $5,075 | +$432 | #130 |
| 2021 | $4,643 | +$645 | #131 |
| 2020 | $3,997 | −$323 | #135 |
| 2019 | $4,320 | +$137 | #138 |
| 2018 | $4,184 | +$163 | #138 |
| 2017 | $4,020 | +$119 | #136 |
| 2016 | $3,901 | +$111 | #133 |
| 2015 | $3,790 | +$124 | #135 |
| 2014 | $3,666 | +$84 | #142 |
| 2013 | $3,582 | +$84 | #142 |
| 2012 | $3,498 | +$167 | #142 |
| 2011 | $3,331 | +$291 | #143 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's gdp per capita was $5,744 in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
El Salvador's gdp per capita peaked at $5,744 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in El Salvador was $274 in 1965.
El Salvador ranks 116th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
El Salvador's gdp per capita is projected to reach $5,744 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of El Salvador in 2025 was $5,744. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_gdp-per-capita,
title = {El Salvador GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}