El Salvador GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
El Salvador's gni per capita was $5,555 in 2025, ranked 124th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1967–2025.
Overview
El Salvador's gni per capita stood at $5,555 in 2025, a rise of +$435 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5,555 by 2025. El Salvador ranked 124th globally.
El Salvador's GNI per capita has exhibited a marked upward trajectory over the past five decades, rising from a mere 300.00 in 1969, the all-time trough, to 5,555.00 in 2025, the latest available figure and an all-time peak. Notably, this growth has propelled El Salvador to the 124th rank globally, surpassing several of its regional peers, including Algeria, which ranked 123rd with a GNI per capita of 5,637.00 in 2025. The country's economic development has been characterized by a steady increase in productivity and investment, driven by a combination of domestic factors and external economic conditions. This trend is expected to continue, provided that El Salvador maintains a stable macroeconomic environment and continues to invest in human capital and infrastructure development. However, a decline in remittances from abroad or a deterioration in global economic conditions could potentially disrupt this trajectory and alter the country's economic prospects.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $6,197 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $5,876 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $5,555 | - | - |
| 2025 | $5,555 | +$435 | #124 |
| 2024 | $5,120 | +$170 | #118 |
| 2023 | $4,950 | +$240 | #123 |
| 2022 | $4,710 | +$330 | #122 |
| 2021 | $4,380 | +$580 | #123 |
| 2020 | $3,800 | −$330 | #131 |
| 2019 | $4,130 | +$190 | #133 |
| 2018 | $3,940 | +$240 | #129 |
| 2017 | $3,700 | +$100 | #128 |
| 2016 | $3,600 | +$80 | #128 |
| 2015 | $3,520 | +$40 | #132 |
| 2014 | $3,480 | +$70 | #135 |
| 2013 | $3,410 | +$130 | #134 |
| 2012 | $3,280 | +$160 | #133 |
| 2011 | $3,120 | +$180 | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's gni per capita was $5,555 in 2025. Ranked 124th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from the previous year.
El Salvador's gni per capita peaked at $5,555 in 2025.
The lowest gni per capita in El Salvador was $300 in 1967.
El Salvador ranks 124th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
El Salvador's gni per capita is projected to reach $5,555 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of El Salvador in 2025 was $5,555. This ranks 124th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_gni-per-capita,
title = {El Salvador GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}