Share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor in El Salvador

El Salvador: Share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor was 4.64 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
4.64
Change on year
down 10.9%
World rank
40th
of 120 countries
All-time high
28.93
in 1991
All-time low
2.98
in 2019
Years of data
29
1989–2023

Share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor in El Salvador, 1989–2023

01020301989200620231989: 24.81991: 28.91995: 19.31996: 21.21998: 26.31999: 22.42000: 18.42001: 19.42002: 19.52003: 20.92004: 16.32005: 16.42006: 12.62007: 9.22008: 12.62009: 12.42010: 11.42011: 10.12012: 8.52013: 7.12014: 72015: 5.32016: 5.82017: 4.62018: 4.12019: 32021: 5.12022: 5.22023: 4.6

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor in El Salvador is 4.64, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.9% on the previous year and down 35.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor in El Salvador peaked at 28.93 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 2.98, in 2019.

That places El Salvador 40th out of 120 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 24.76 24.76 24.76 1
1990s 23.65 19.31 28.93 5
2000s 15.79 9.19 20.94 10
2010s 6.68 2.98 11.36 10
2020s 4.99 4.64 5.21 3

Countries ranked near El Salvador

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  2. 38 India 5.25 compare
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  4. 41 Georgia 4.23 compare
  5. 42 Indonesia 4.04 compare
  6. 43 North Macedonia 3.94 compare

See the full ranking of 120 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor in El Salvador?
Share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor in El Salvador was 4.64 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor recorded in El Salvador?
The highest recorded value was 28.93 in 1991.
What is the lowest share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor recorded in El Salvador?
The lowest recorded value was 2.98 in 2019.
How does El Salvador rank for share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor?
El Salvador ranks 40th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor rising or falling in El Salvador?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this El Salvador data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share extreme poverty vs share mpi poor
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
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