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
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
El Salvador in global context
El Salvador is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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.
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.