Republic of El Salvador
Capital: San Salvador
Population: 6,029,9761
Currency: United States dollar (USD)
El Salvador is a small country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the east and north, Guatemala to the west, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Its capital and largest city is San Salvador, which is the economic, political, and cultural center of the country. El Salvador has a diverse geography, with volcanic mountains, coastal plains, and tropical rainforests. The country is known for its coffee production, agriculture, and textile manufacturing, which are key industries in the economy. Despite its small size, El Salvador has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Mayan and Spanish traditions. The country has faced challenges related to violence and poverty, but it remains an important economic player in the region. El Salvador is a member of the United Nations, the Central American Integration System (SICA), and the Central American Economic Integration (CABEI).
Growth Rate
0.455
%
Fertility Rate
1.775
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
7.519
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
72.1
years
Total Population in El Salvador
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in El Salvador.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-3.685
(+0.018)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for El Salvador are based on the 2024 Population and Housing Census, as presented by the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR). Source: 2024 Census Results.