Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in El Salvador

El Salvador: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social was 7.8% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
7.8%
Change on year
down 46.6%
World rank
31st
of 39 countries
All-time high
42.9%
in 2007
All-time low
5.7%
in 2019
Years of data
14
2007–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in El Salvador, 2007–2022

102030402007201420222007: 42.9 %2008: 38.2 %2009: 27.6 %2010: 20.2 %2011: 20.3 %2012: 5.9 %2014: 27.2 %2015: 7.7 %2016: 6.1 %2017: 9.6 %2018: 7.2 %2019: 5.7 %2021: 14.6 %2022: 7.8 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

El Salvador recorded 7.8% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in 2022.

The figure is down 46.6% on the previous year and up 31.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in El Salvador peaked at 42.9% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 5.7%, in 2019.

El Salvador ranks 31st of 39 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in El Salvador, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%) in El Salvador, 2007 to 2022.
Year % Change
2007 42.9%
2008 38.2% -10.8%
2009 27.6% -27.9%
2010 20.2% -26.7%
2011 20.3% +0.4%
2012 5.9% -70.9%
2014 27.2% +361.7%
2015 7.7% -71.8%
2016 6.1% -21.1%
2017 9.6% +58.5%
2018 7.2% -25.1%
2019 5.7% -21.1%
2021 14.6% +157.1%
2022 7.8% -46.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 36.2% 27.6% 42.9% 3
2010s 12.2% 5.7% 27.2% 9
2020s 11.2% 7.8% 14.6% 2

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  6. 34 Viet Nam 2.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in El Salvador?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in El Salvador was 7.8% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in El Salvador?
The highest recorded value was 42.9% in 2007.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in El Salvador?
The lowest recorded value was 5.7% in 2019.
How does El Salvador rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
El Salvador ranks 31st out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social rising or falling in El Salvador?
Over the last ten years it is up 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this El Salvador data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 378 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs