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Read MoreEl Salvador is 98th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2009, El Salvador has moved down the rankings table by 14 places.
El Salvador performs most strongly in Personal Freedom and Governance but is weakest in Natural Environment. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Personal Freedom.
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