Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in El Salvador
El Salvador: Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution was 8,598 2011$ in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
8,598 2011$
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
94th
of 145 countries
All-time high
8,598 2011$
in 2018
All-time low
1,313 2011$
in 1932
Years of data
99
1920–2018
Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in El Salvador, 1920–2018
Source: Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2011$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in El Salvador is 8,598 2011$, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 99 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in El Salvador peaked at 8,598 2011$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,313 2011$, in 1932.
El Salvador ranks 94th of 145 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in El Salvador, year by year
| Year | 2011$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1,487 2011$ | — |
| 1921 | 1,466 2011$ | -1.4% |
| 1922 | 1,516 2011$ | +3.4% |
| 1923 | 1,554 2011$ | +2.5% |
| 1924 | 1,623 2011$ | +4.4% |
| 1925 | 1,476 2011$ | -9.1% |
| 1926 | 1,706 2011$ | +15.6% |
| 1927 | 1,478 2011$ | -13.4% |
| 1928 | 1,682 2011$ | +13.8% |
| 1929 | 1,661 2011$ | -1.2% |
| 1930 | 1,667 2011$ | +0.4% |
| 1931 | 1,474 2011$ | -11.6% |
| 1932 | 1,313 2011$ | -10.9% |
| 1933 | 1,471 2011$ | +12.0% |
| 1934 | 1,498 2011$ | +1.8% |
| 1935 | 1,629 2011$ | +8.7% |
| 1936 | 1,572 2011$ | -3.5% |
| 1937 | 1,699 2011$ | +8.1% |
| 1938 | 1,559 2011$ | -8.2% |
| 1939 | 1,651 2011$ | +5.9% |
| 1940 | 1,773 2011$ | +7.4% |
| 1941 | 1,714 2011$ | -3.3% |
| 1942 | 1,828 2011$ | +6.7% |
| 1943 | 1,970 2011$ | +7.8% |
| 1944 | 1,836 2011$ | -6.8% |
| 1945 | 1,741 2011$ | -5.2% |
| 1946 | 1,747 2011$ | +0.3% |
| 1947 | 2,173 2011$ | +24.4% |
| 1948 | 2,723 2011$ | +25.3% |
| 1949 | 2,432 2011$ | -10.7% |
| 1950 | 2,375 2011$ | -2.3% |
| 1951 | 2,361 2011$ | -0.6% |
| 1952 | 2,472 2011$ | +4.7% |
| 1953 | 2,577 2011$ | +4.2% |
| 1954 | 2,536 2011$ | -1.6% |
| 1955 | 2,590 2011$ | +2.1% |
| 1956 | 2,715 2011$ | +4.8% |
| 1957 | 2,775 2011$ | +2.2% |
| 1958 | 2,751 2011$ | -0.9% |
| 1959 | 2,788 2011$ | +1.3% |
| 1960 | 2,813 2011$ | +0.9% |
| 1961 | 2,821 2011$ | +0.3% |
| 1962 | 3,062 2011$ | +8.5% |
| 1963 | 3,096 2011$ | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 3,282 2011$ | +6.0% |
| 1965 | 3,351 2011$ | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 3,464 2011$ | +3.4% |
| 1967 | 3,534 2011$ | +2.0% |
| 1968 | 3,524 2011$ | -0.3% |
| 1969 | 3,520 2011$ | -0.1% |
| 1970 | 3,488 2011$ | -0.9% |
| 1971 | 3,553 2011$ | +1.9% |
| 1972 | 3,668 2011$ | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 3,767 2011$ | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 3,912 2011$ | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 4,030 2011$ | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 4,084 2011$ | +1.3% |
| 1977 | 4,221 2011$ | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 4,375 2011$ | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 4,194 2011$ | -4.1% |
| 1980 | 3,781 2011$ | -9.8% |
| 1981 | 3,507 2011$ | -7.2% |
| 1982 | 3,339 2011$ | -4.8% |
| 1983 | 3,330 2011$ | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 3,357 2011$ | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 3,366 2011$ | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 3,327 2011$ | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 3,351 2011$ | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 3,344 2011$ | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 3,322 2011$ | -0.7% |
| 1990 | 3,378 2011$ | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 3,494 2011$ | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 3,751 2011$ | +7.4% |
| 1993 | 4,053 2011$ | +8.1% |
| 1994 | 4,316 2011$ | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 4,592 2011$ | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 4,671 2011$ | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 4,883 2011$ | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 5,078 2011$ | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 5,264 2011$ | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 5,404 2011$ | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 5,550 2011$ | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 5,751 2011$ | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 5,957 2011$ | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 6,146 2011$ | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 6,442 2011$ | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 6,782 2011$ | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 7,139 2011$ | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 7,313 2011$ | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 7,166 2011$ | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 7,351 2011$ | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 7,607 2011$ | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 7,726 2011$ | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 7,845 2011$ | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 7,935 2011$ | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 8,109 2011$ | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 8,280 2011$ | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 8,428 2011$ | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 8,598 2011$ | +2.0% |
El Salvador compared with similar countries
- El Salvador's 8,598 2011$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13,242 2011$, 65% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- El Salvador's 8,598 2011$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 12,153 2011$, 71% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in El Salvador changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | +25.3% | 2,173 2011$ | 2,723 2011$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1,565 2011$ | 1,466 2011$ | 1,706 2011$ | 10 |
| 1930s | 1,553 2011$ | 1,313 2011$ | 1,699 2011$ | 10 |
| 1940s | 1,994 2011$ | 1,714 2011$ | 2,723 2011$ | 10 |
| 1950s | 2,594 2011$ | 2,361 2011$ | 2,788 2011$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 3,247 2011$ | 2,813 2011$ | 3,534 2011$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,929 2011$ | 3,488 2011$ | 4,375 2011$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,402 2011$ | 3,322 2011$ | 3,781 2011$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,348 2011$ | 3,378 2011$ | 5,264 2011$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,365 2011$ | 5,404 2011$ | 7,313 2011$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,987 2011$ | 7,351 2011$ | 8,598 2011$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 318.29 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0087 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 50 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 763.72 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -27.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0208 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 119.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 30 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in El Salvador?
- Divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in El Salvador was 8,598 2011$ in 2018, according to Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 8,598 2011$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,313 2011$ in 1932.
- How does El Salvador rank for divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution?
- El Salvador ranks 94th out of 145 countries with data for 2018.
- Is divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador data come from?
- The figures come from Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 99 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).
About this data
Unit 1 'The capitalist revolution: prosperity, inequality, and planetary limits’ in The CORE Team, The Economy 2.0 Microeconomics. Available at: https://tinyco.re/4329598 [Figure 1.19]