Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in El Salvador
El Salvador: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 7.90 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in El Salvador, 2005–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in El Salvador is 7.90 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 343.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in El Salvador peaked at 105.59 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2015.
El Salvador ranks 66th of 126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.67 million | 19.59 million | 67.51 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 27.44 million | 0 | 105.59 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 7.90 million | 7.90 million | 7.90 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
- 63 Malawi 9.66 million compare
- 64 Tanzania, United Republic of 8.96 million compare
- 65 Equatorial Guinea 8.16 million compare
- 67 Marshall Islands 7.58 million compare
- 68 Fiji 7.11 million compare
- 69 Brazil 7.01 million 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)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -10.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in El Salvador?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in El Salvador was 7.90 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 105.59 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2015.
- How does El Salvador rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- El Salvador ranks 66th out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 343.3%. 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 Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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