Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in El Salvador
El Salvador: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 3.7% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in El Salvador, 2007–2022
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in El Salvador is 3.7%, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 38.0% on the previous year and up 98.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in El Salvador peaked at 7.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2007.
That places El Salvador 26th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in El Salvador, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.6% | — |
| 2008 | 1.7% | +206.6% |
| 2009 | 0.7% | -59.0% |
| 2010 | 1.6% | +133.3% |
| 2011 | 2.2% | +34.0% |
| 2012 | 1.8% | -15.6% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | +26.9% |
| 2015 | 3.4% | +43.8% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | -42.4% |
| 2017 | 2.8% | +42.8% |
| 2018 | 2.6% | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 7.0% | +166.7% |
| 2021 | 2.7% | -61.8% |
| 2022 | 3.7% | +38.0% |
El Salvador compared with similar countries
- El Salvador's 3.7% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.0%, 37% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- El Salvador's 3.7% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.7%, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 1.6% | 7.0% | 9 |
| 2020s | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
More work & labour data for El Salvador
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.8531 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.8121 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.893 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.2563 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,984 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,013 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,591 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,482 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,073 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in El Salvador?
- Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in El Salvador was 3.7% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 7.0% in 2019.
- What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2007.
- How does El Salvador rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- El Salvador ranks 26th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
- Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.8%. 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) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)