Dominican Republic vs El Salvador
Dominican Republic comes out ahead of El Salvador on 306 of 523 statistics where one end is better, to 206 with 11 ties. Dominican Republic leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Politics & Government and Law and 8 more categories. El Salvador leads on Health and Crime & Safety.
523 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 306
- Avg. percentile
- 47
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 206
- Avg. percentile
- 43
- Categories led
- 2
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Dominican Republic | El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,609,500 84th of 235 | 6,391,253 113th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 73.9 114th of 215 | 72.3 133rd of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $28,721 71st of 184 | $14,101 114th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 5.09% 92nd of 181 | 3.3% 51st of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.5% tied 130th of 214 | 98.7% 137th of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 27.7 145th of 195 | 8.8 76th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $11,059 78th of 185 | $5,767 112th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Manufacturing & MiningDominican Republic · 3 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentDominican Republic · 40 statistics
- LawDominican Republic · 8 statistics
- EducationDominican Republic · 10 statistics
- PopulationDominican Republic · 18 statistics
- EconomicsDominican Republic · 78 statistics
- Tech & BusinessDominican Republic · 21 statistics
- HealthEl Salvador · 198 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyDominican Republic · 37 statistics
- EnvironmentDominican Republic · 45 statistics
- CultureDominican Republic · 67 statistics
- TravelDominican Republic · 10 statistics
- Crime & SafetyEl Salvador · 47 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Dominican Republic | El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 40.0% tied 177th of 198 | 85.0% tied 13th of 198 |
| % Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country | 34.4% 12th of 175 | -18.8% 143rd of 175 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 9,270 per 100k 169th of 204 | 6,089 per 100k 17th of 204 |
| V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.9 tied 18th of 175 | 0.25 148th of 175 |
| Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World | 2.78 tied 162nd of 174 | -0.77 40th of 174 |
| Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country | 27.0% tied 124th of 150 | 10.0% tied 4th of 150 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence RateHeart Disease Rates by Country | 8,881 per 100k 183rd of 204 | 6,097 per 100k 42nd of 204 |
| Freedom of Expression Score GSoDCountries with Freedom of Speech | 0.79 tied 17th of 170 | 0.39 tied 124th of 170 |
| Share of National Income Held by the Richest 1%Share of Income Of the Richest One Percent by Country | 28.6% 4th of 171 | 13.7% 112th of 171 |
| Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country | $24 LCU/INT 66th of 182 | $0 LCU/INT tied 175th of 182 |
| Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country | 0.02 tied 32nd of 179 | 0.24 tied 152nd of 179 |
| % Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country | 0.34% tied 38th of 167 | -0.74% tied 133rd of 167 |
| Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country | 0.02 ASR per 100K pop. tied 127th of 170 | -0.14 ASR per 100K pop. tied 33rd of 170 |
| International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 15th 15th of 171 | 115th 112th of 171 |
| Inflation RateInflation Rate by Country | 4.95% 125th of 159 | 0.91% 36th of 159 |
| Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.15% tied 161st of 192 | 0.04% tied 51st of 192 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 8,548 per 100k 187th of 204 | 6,119 per 100k 80th of 204 |
| EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 28.76 141st of 173 | 69.02 51st of 173 |
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 919 per 100k 171st of 204 | 434 per 100k 66th of 204 |
| Drug Use DALYsDrug Use by Country | 1.0 tied 84th of 202 | 3.5 tied 190th of 202 |
| Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country | 69.87 42nd of 176 | 42.19 131st of 176 |
| V-Dem LDI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.505 tied 61st of 171 | 0.09 tied 145th of 171 |
| Mortality, Female - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 85.8 per 100k tied 119th of 183 | 64.6 per 100k 30th of 183 |
| Rate of Self-Harm Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 1.04 per 100k 166th of 203 | 0.31 per 100k tied 70th of 203 |
| Suicide RateGun Violence by Country | 1.04 rate per 100k 166th of 203 | 0.31 rate per 100k tied 70th of 203 |
| Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country | 632.88 per 100k 185th of 204 | 218.53 per 100k 92nd of 204 |
| Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country | 92.0 per 100k 102nd of 182 | 64.7 per 100k 22nd of 182 |
| Hypertension-Related Death RateHypertension Rates by Country | 157.9 per 100k tied 126th of 204 | 75.9 per 100k 37th of 204 |
| Alcoholism % MaleAlcoholism by Country | 2.67% 114th of 204 | 8.19% 203rd of 204 |
| Alcoholism Rate MaleAlcoholism by Country | 2,576 per 100k 114th of 204 | 7,773 per 100k 203rd of 204 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Dominican Republic or El Salvador?
- Dominican Republic comes out ahead of El Salvador on 306 of 523 statistics where one end is better, to 206 with 11 ties. Dominican Republic leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Politics & Government and Law and 8 more categories. El Salvador leads on Health and Crime & Safety. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Dominican Republic or El Salvador?
- Dominican Republic has a population of 11,609,500 (84th of 235 countries) and El Salvador has 6,391,253 (113th of 235).
- How do Dominican Republic and El Salvador compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Dominican Republic 73.9 (114th of 215), El Salvador 72.3 (133rd of 215) among countries. Dominican Republic ranks better.
- How do Dominican Republic and El Salvador compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Dominican Republic $28,721 (71st of 184), El Salvador $14,101 (114th of 184) among countries. Dominican Republic ranks better.
- Where does Dominican Republic beat El Salvador most clearly?
- Dominican Republic ranks far ahead on % Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020 (Deforestation Rates by Country): 34.4% vs -18.8%; V-Dem DCI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.9 vs 0.25; Freedom of Expression Score GSoD (Countries with Freedom of Speech): 0.79 vs 0.39.
- Where does El Salvador beat Dominican Republic most clearly?
- El Salvador ranks far ahead on Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 85.0% vs 40.0%; Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - Male (Heart Disease Rates by Country): 6,089 per 100k vs 9,270 per 100k; Legal Status of Executions (Most Strict Countries in the World): -0.77 vs 2.78.
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