The 10 factors that determine a country’s brand
Why is El Salvador seen as the 79th best country in the world in 2024?
People surveyed for Best Countries were asked how closely they associated 73 attributes with a range of countries. These attributes were then grouped into 10 categories that were used to calculate the Best Countries ranking.
The weighting of each category in the final index is determined by the strength of its correlation to per capita GDP and forecast GDP for 2027.
El Salvador's top and bottom attributes
Each factor is made up by combining a selection of 73 attributes that track how people perceive each country. These are El Salvador's top and bottom ones.
#13
Unapproachable
#22
Cheap manufacturing costs
#26
Strong military
#88
Committed to climate goals
#88
Economically stable
#88
Educated population
The percepions of El Salvador have changed over time
El Salvador has not always been seen as the #79 best country in the world. Explore how the perceptions of El Salvador have changed over time.