Animal protein consumption in El Salvador
El Salvador: Animal protein consumption was 2.25 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.25
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
135th
of 192 countries
All-time high
2.68
in 2014
All-time low
0.2898
in 1983
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Animal protein consumption in El Salvador, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
El Salvador recorded 2.25 for animal protein consumption in 2023.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in El Salvador peaked at 2.68 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.2898, in 1983.
El Salvador ranks 135th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.5267 | 0.3985 | 0.7097 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.4967 | 0.4095 | 0.6238 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6506 | 0.2898 | 0.9943 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6326 | 0.4812 | 0.798 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.84 | 0.6417 | 2.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.29 | 2.01 | 2.68 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.26 | 2.25 | 2.28 | 4 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
- 132 Romania 2.27 compare
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- 137 Mauritania 2.2 compare
- 138 North Macedonia 2.18 compare
More economy & growth data for El Salvador
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.92 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 7.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1224 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 706.08 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 7.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.1224 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 706.08 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.7302 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 1.37 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in El Salvador?
- Animal protein consumption in El Salvador was 2.25 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest animal protein consumption recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 in 2014.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2898 in 1983.
- How does El Salvador rank for animal protein consumption?
- El Salvador ranks 135th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Animal protein consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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