Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in El Salvador
El Salvador: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
89th
of 180 countries
All-time high
9.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1968
All-time low
2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2023
Years of data
59
1965–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in El Salvador, 1965–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
El Salvador recorded 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 59 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in El Salvador peaked at 9.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1968 and was at its lowest, 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2023.
That places El Salvador 89th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in El Salvador, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 9.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1966 | 9.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 1967 | 9.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1968 | 9.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1969 | 9.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1970 | 9.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1971 | 9.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 9.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1973 | 8.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1974 | 7.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 1975 | 7.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1976 | 5.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 1977 | 4.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 1978 | 4.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 4.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1980 | 4.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1981 | 4 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 3.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 3.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 3.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 3.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1986 | 4.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 1987 | 3.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1988 | 3.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 3.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1990 | 3.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1991 | 3.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1992 | 3.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 3.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 2.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 2.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 2.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 2.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 2.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 2.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 2.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 2.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 2.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 2.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 2.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 2.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 2.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 2.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 2.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 2.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 2.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 2.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 2.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 2.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 2.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 2.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 2.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 2.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
El Salvador compared with similar countries
- El Salvador's 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 90% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- El Salvador's 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 9.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 9.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 1970s | 7.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 9.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
- 86 Angola 2.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 87 Guyana 2.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 88 Guatemala 2.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 90 Sao Tome and Principe 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 91 Ecuador 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 92 South Africa 2.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 30 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in El Salvador?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in El Salvador was 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 9.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1968.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023.
- How does El Salvador rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- El Salvador ranks 89th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.