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.
How does El Salvador compare to other countries?
El Salvador
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MadagascarEconomic 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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Insufficient data to determine improvement.
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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