El Salvador GDP Per Capita (2026)
El Salvador has a service-oriented Central American economy supported by manufacturing, trade, financial services, tourism, construction, agriculture, and remittance-driven consumption. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic output compares with the country’s population and helps place the overall size of the economy into a per-person context. Explore El Salvador’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$6,196
Est. in USD
World Rank
#117
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.1%
+$357
North America Rank
#20
Out of 23 countries
1. El Salvador GDP Per Capita in 2026
El Salvador’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across services, manufacturing, commerce, tourism, and agriculture. Remittances also play an important role in household demand and broader economic activity. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer basis for comparing El Salvador with economies of different sizes and structures.
2. El Salvador GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. El Salvador GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,196 | +6.1% |
| 2025 | $5,839 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $5,580 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $5,365 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | $5,075 | +9.3% |
| 2021 | $4,643 | +16.2% |
| 2020 | $3,997 | -7.5% |
| 2019 | $4,320 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $4,184 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | $4,020 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | $3,901 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $3,790 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | $3,666 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | $3,582 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $3,498 | +5.0% |
| 2011 | $3,331 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | $3,040 | +4.5% |
| 2009 | $2,910 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | $2,983 | +5.4% |
| 2007 | $2,831 | +6.2% |
| 2006 | $2,666 | +8.9% |
| 2005 | $2,447 | +7.0% |
| 2004 | $2,286 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | $2,208 | +4.4% |
| 2002 | $2,115 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | $2,058 | +3.8% |
| 2000 | $1,983 | +3.9% |
| 1999 | $1,908 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | $1,860 | +6.3% |
| 1997 | $1,749 | +5.9% |
| 1996 | $1,651 | +6.7% |
| 1995 | $1,548 | +15.2% |
| 1994 | $1,344 | +13.9% |
| 1993 | $1,180 | +13.4% |
| 1992 | $1,041 | +9.2% |
| 1991 | $953 | +7.6% |
| 1990 | $886 | +49.4% |
| 1989 | $593 | +12.5% |
| 1988 | $527 | +15.1% |
| 1987 | $458 | +0.4% |
| 1986 | $456 | -0.2% |
| 1985 | $457 | -3.6% |
| 1984 | $474 | -27.3% |
| 1983 | $652 | -4.8% |
| 1982 | $685 | -2.0% |
| 1981 | $699 | -12.8% |
| 1980 | $802 | — |
4. El Salvador GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+33.4%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+58.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+132.4%
(2006 to 2026)
El Salvador’s GDP per capita has generally moved upward over the longer term as services, manufacturing, infrastructure, tourism, and domestic consumption have expanded. Remittance flows, inflation, investment, population trends, and external demand can influence annual changes. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through different periods of growth and adjustment.
5. El Salvador GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
El Salvador
$6,196
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$15,186
$30,373
USD
El Salvador’s GDP per capita is approximately
79.6%
below the
North America average
and
75.4%
below the world average.
6. El Salvador GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Jamaica | $8,356 |
| #18 | Belize | $8,134 |
| #19 | Guatemala | $6,810 |
| #20 | El Salvador | $6,196 |
| #21 | Honduras | $3,711 |
| #22 | Nicaragua | $3,559 |
| #23 | Haiti | $3,079 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in El Salvador
El Salvador GDP (Nominal)
$39.8 Billion
(2026)
El Salvador GDP Per Capita
$6,196
(2026)
El Salvador’s total GDP measures the complete value of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP shows the overall scale of the Salvadoran economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a more standardized measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer complementary perspectives on economic performance.
Explore more:
El Salvador GDP
8. El Salvador GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $6,508 | +5.0% |
| 2028 | $6,839 | +5.1% |
| 2029 | $7,171 | +4.9% |
| 2030 | $7,497 | +4.5% |
El Salvador GDP per capita is projected to reach $7,497 by 2030, representing a 21.0% increase from the 2026 level.
9. El Salvador GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
El Salvador GDP per capita is estimated at $6,196 in 2026.
It ranks #117 globally and #20 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 6.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 33.4%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 58.8%.
It is approximately 79.6% below the North America average.
It is approximately 75.4% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $7,497 by 2030, 21.0% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. El Salvador GDP Per Capita FAQs
El Salvador GDP per capita is estimated at $6,196 in 2026.
El Salvador ranks #117 globally and #20 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.1% compared with 2025.
El Salvador GDP per capita was approximately $3,790 in 2015.
El Salvador GDP per capita is approximately 79.6% below the North America average.
14. Explore GDP Per Capita
Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.