Rank #59 by World Population
🇸🇻El Salvador
El Salvador has a population of 6,309,624, ranking #59 in the world. The capital is San Salvador. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Upper middle income
6,309,624
Population
#59
World Rank
72.1
Life Expectancy
$5,365
GDP Per Capita
El Salvador, #59 by world population
El Salvador Population History (1960-2024)
The country of El Salvador had a population of 2,791,459 in 1960 and 6,338,193 in 2024, a 2.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 6,338,193 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.29%.
6,338,193
Population (2024)
2,791,459
Population (1960)
6,338,193
Peak (2024)
1.29%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,791,459 |
| 1961 | 2,870,016 |
| 1962 | 2,949,204 |
| 1963 | 3,028,679 |
| 1964 | 3,111,883 |
| 1965 | 3,199,466 |
| 1966 | 3,290,961 |
| 1967 | 3,385,184 |
| 1968 | 3,480,773 |
| 1969 | 3,576,485 |
| 1970 | 3,668,796 |
| 1971 | 3,757,523 |
| 1972 | 3,846,830 |
| 1973 | 3,938,068 |
| 1974 | 4,029,671 |
| 1975 | 4,120,449 |
| 1976 | 4,210,310 |
| 1977 | 4,301,256 |
| 1978 | 4,394,114 |
| 1979 | 4,480,388 |
| 1980 | 4,540,382 |
| 1981 | 4,570,599 |
| 1982 | 4,622,477 |
| 1983 | 4,707,367 |
| 1984 | 4,798,003 |
| 1985 | 4,894,706 |
| 1986 | 4,992,769 |
| 1987 | 5,092,441 |
| 1988 | 5,195,833 |
| 1989 | 5,298,979 |
| 1990 | 5,399,726 |
| 1991 | 5,495,077 |
| 1992 | 5,585,609 |
| 1993 | 5,659,957 |
| 1994 | 5,714,129 |
| 1995 | 5,762,131 |
| 1996 | 5,805,286 |
| 1997 | 5,844,578 |
| 1998 | 5,880,781 |
| 1999 | 5,913,900 |
| 2000 | 5,943,366 |
| 2001 | 5,968,060 |
| 2002 | 5,986,631 |
| 2003 | 5,998,599 |
| 2004 | 6,004,671 |
| 2005 | 6,005,578 |
| 2006 | 6,002,319 |
| 2007 | 6,009,824 |
| 2008 | 6,029,297 |
| 2009 | 6,048,279 |
| 2010 | 6,068,249 |
| 2011 | 6,090,127 |
| 2012 | 6,113,975 |
| 2013 | 6,138,839 |
| 2014 | 6,162,955 |
| 2015 | 6,183,676 |
| 2016 | 6,200,800 |
| 2017 | 6,213,533 |
| 2018 | 6,219,807 |
| 2019 | 6,222,318 |
| 2020 | 6,234,673 |
| 2021 | 6,255,782 |
| 2022 | 6,280,319 |
| 2023 | 6,309,624 |
| 2024 | 6,338,193 |
Demographics
| Population | 6,309,624 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.47% |
| Urban Population | 74.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.77 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 72.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 9.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 89.8% |
Economy & Trade
$5,365
GDP Per Capita
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
39.8
Gini Index (inequality)
81.7%
Trade (% of GDP)
707,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
9.3%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
1.62
Physicians per 1,000
3.2%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
89.8%
Literacy Rate
9.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
98.3%
Electricity Access
60.1%
Internet Users
177
Mobile Subs per 100
304.5
People per km2
-23,253
Net Migration
Environment
27.5%
Forest Area
El Salvador Climate
El Salvador has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F) and receives about 1869 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
23.1°C
Avg Temp
1869
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 6 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 4 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 10 mm |
| April | 24° / 76° | 51 mm |
| May | 24° / 75° | 177 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 331 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 308 mm |
| August | 23° / 74° | 309 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 377 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 248 mm |
| November | 22° / 72° | 40 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 8 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit El Salvador
The most comfortable months to visit El Salvador are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 30°C high). The coldest is December (near 16°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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El Salvador in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador has a population of 6,309,624, ranking #59 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.47%.
Life expectancy in El Salvador is 72.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 9.2 per 1,000 live births.
El Salvador's GDP per capita is $5,365. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
74.6% of El Salvador's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 304.5 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in El Salvador is 89.8%. The country spends 3.2% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit El Salvador are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
El Salvador has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C and about 1869 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically April and the coldest is December.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
El Salvador is a country in Latin America & Caribbean with a population of 6,309,624. Population growth is modest, around 0.5% a year.
El Salvador is a Upper middle income economy, with GDP per capita near $5,365. Life expectancy is 72.1 years, with a fertility rate of 1.8 births per woman, and 74.6% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.