Account-Based Domestic Remittances Statistics in El Salvador (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 7% of adults in El Salvador sent or received domestic remittances through an account in 2024. Up from 5.5% in 2021 to 7% in 2024 (+1.5 percentage points). El Salvador ranks #18 of 19 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #86 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 7% (2024)
- Account-Based Domestic Remittances in El Salvador as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +1.5 pp (2024)
- Up from 5.5% in 2021 to 7% in 2024 (+1.5 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 7% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for El Salvador.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #18 of 19 (2024)
- El Salvador ranks 18 of 19 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #86 of 109 (2024)
- El Salvador ranks 86 of 109 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 17.3% (2024)
- El Salvador (7%) is below the average of 17.3% across the 19 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Sent or received domestic remittances (% age 15+) (2024)
- 22.5% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in El Salvador (2024)
- 66.5% (2024)
- 66.5% of the population in El Salvador used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6.3 million (2024)
- El Salvador had a population of 6.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7% | +1.5 pp |
| 2021 | 5.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in El Salvador sent or received domestic remittances through an account?
7% of adults in El Salvador sent or received domestic remittances through an account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has account-based domestic remittances in El Salvador changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 5.5% in 2021 to 7% in 2024.
How does El Salvador compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
El Salvador ranks 18 of 19 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 7% versus a regional average of 17.3% (latest values per country).
Where does El Salvador rank globally on account-based domestic remittances?
El Salvador ranks 86 of 109 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
How recent is the account-based domestic remittances data for El Salvador?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for El Salvador.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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