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Salvadoran Scorecard

Country profile

El Salvador is a small Central American country with a landscape of volcanic peaks, lush valleys, and a Pacific coastline that shapes its climate and agriculture. It has a population of 6.3 million, a population growth rate of 0.47%, and a median age of 26.96 years.

Its history features indigenous Pipil roots and Spanish colonial influences that have merged to form a distinct national identity.

Today, El Salvador is focused on economic recovery and social reform while proudly preserving its historical traditions and artisanal heritage.

Its capital city is San Salvador.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in El Salvador improved by 6.7% from 2022 to 2023

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GDP Growth in El Salvador improved by 25.4% from 2022 to 2023

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Unemployment Rate in El Salvador improved by 5.1% from 2023 to 2024

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Inflation Rate in El Salvador improved by 79.0% from 2023 to 2024

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General Government Debt in El Salvador worsened by 1.6% from 2022 to 2023

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Income Inequality in El Salvador improved by 0.5% from 2021 to 2022

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Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in El Salvador improved by 0.2% from 2022 to 2023

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Infant Mortality Rate in El Salvador improved by 3.2% from 2022 to 2023

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Human Development Index showed no change from 2021 to 2022

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Suicide Mortality Rate in El Salvador worsened by 2.6% from 2020 to 2021

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World Happiness Report in El Salvador improved by 0.4% from 2023 to 2024

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Freedom in the World in El Salvador worsened by 11.3% from 2023 to 2024

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Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in El Salvador worsened by 6.0% from 2022 to 2023

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Insufficient data to determine improvement.

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Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in El Salvador worsened by 6.1% from 2022 to 2023

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Control of Corruption in El Salvador improved by 12.5% from 2022 to 2023

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Homicide Rate in El Salvador improved by 14.7% from 2020 to 2021

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Government Effectiveness in El Salvador improved by 115.7% from 2022 to 2023

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Political Stability in El Salvador improved by 100.0% from 2022 to 2023

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Rule of Law in El Salvador improved by 50.3% from 2022 to 2023

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Voice and Accountability in El Salvador worsened by 27.8% from 2022 to 2023

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Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in El Salvador worsened by 4.8% from 2022 to 2023

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Air Pollution (PM2.5) in El Salvador worsened by 9.6% from 2019 to 2020

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Renewable Energy Consumption in El Salvador worsened by 7.6% from 2020 to 2021

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