Government revenues as a share of GDP in El Salvador
El Salvador: Government revenues as a share of GDP was 27.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government revenues as a share of GDP in El Salvador, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
El Salvador recorded 27.9% for government revenues as a share of gdp in 2023.
That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government revenues as a share of gdp in El Salvador peaked at 187.5% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 18.1%, in 2003.
El Salvador ranks 94th of 174 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.
Government revenues as a share of GDP in El Salvador, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 187.5% | — |
| 2001 | 21.1% | -88.7% |
| 2002 | 18.8% | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 18.1% | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 19.1% | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 19.7% | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 21.2% | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 24.2% | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 25.7% | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 22.4% | -12.8% |
| 2010 | 23.4% | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 25.2% | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 24.1% | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 25.8% | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 22.6% | -12.4% |
| 2015 | 22.4% | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 25.4% | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 26.4% | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 26.2% | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 25.4% | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 25.6% | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 30.3% | +18.7% |
| 2022 | 29.6% | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 27.9% | -5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.8% | 18.1% | 187.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.7% | 22.4% | 26.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.4% | 25.6% | 30.3% | 4 |
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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 government revenues as a share of gdp in El Salvador?
- Government revenues as a share of gdp in El Salvador was 27.9% in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 187.5% in 2000.
- What is the lowest government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.1% in 2003.
- How does El Salvador rank for government revenues as a share of gdp?
- El Salvador ranks 94th out of 174 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included.