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El Salvador

11:09:29 AM · October 3, 2026
America/El_Salvador · UTC-06:00
☁️ 25.2°C · Overcast · 💧 79% · 💨 5.8 km/h
SV SLV Latin America & Caribbean
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

El Salvador Country Statistics

Explore El Salvador population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for El Salvador.

El Salvador Population

The population of El Salvador is 6,365,503 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 0.43%.

El Salvador GDP

The total GDP of El Salvador is $36.71B in the latest available data.

El Salvador GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for El Salvador is 3.91%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

El Salvador GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for El Salvador is $5,767 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

El Salvador Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in El Salvador.

  • Birth rate 15.60
  • Death rate 7.47
  • Life expectancy 72.3 years
  • Population growth 0.43%

El Salvador Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in El Salvador.

  • Literacy rate 89.8%
  • Internet users 66.5%

El Salvador Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in El Salvador.

  • Inflation 0.26%
  • Unemployment 3.3%

El Salvador Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in El Salvador.

  • Renewable energy 21.9%
  • Energy consumption 793.54
  • CO₂ emissions 1.5057
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for El Salvador.

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Population
6,365,503
reference year 2025
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GDP
$36.71B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$5,767
per person
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GDP Growth
3.91%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
72.3
years
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Internet Users
66.5%
of population
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Literacy Rate
89.8%
literacy
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Inflation
0.26%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 15.60
Death Rate 7.47
Population Growth 0.43%
Poverty Rate 27.2%
Unemployment 3.3%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Upper middle income
Agricultural Land 57.7%
Renewable Energy 21.9%
Energy Consumption 793.54
CO₂ Emissions 1.5057
EDUCATION DATA

El Salvador Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for El Salvador.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 32.8% (2024)
Education Expenditure 3.3% (2024)
TOURISM DATA

El Salvador Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for El Salvador.

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International Tourist Arrivals 3.19M 2024
Data Year 2024
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

El Salvador Banking Information

Central banking information for El Salvador.

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Central Bank Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador
Bank Type Central Bank
Country El Salvador
ISO Code SV
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

El Salvador Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with El Salvador.

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ACTIVE 1990

Government of El Salvador vs FMLN

Location El Salvador
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1989

Government of El Salvador vs FMLN

Location El Salvador
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1988

Government of El Salvador vs FMLN

Location El Salvador
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1987

Government of El Salvador vs FMLN

Location El Salvador
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1986

Government of El Salvador vs FMLN

Location El Salvador
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1985

Government of El Salvador vs FMLN

Location El Salvador
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1984

Government of El Salvador vs FMLN

Location El Salvador
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1983

Government of El Salvador vs FMLN

Location El Salvador
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1982

Government of El Salvador vs FMLN

Location El Salvador
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 1981

Government of El Salvador vs FMLN

Location El Salvador
Intensity Level 2
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for El Salvador from 2000 onward.

Population 6,365,503 people · 2025
GDP Growth 3.91 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 5,767 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 0.26 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 9.29 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 15.60 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 1.506 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 6,365,503 3.91 5,767 0.26 — — —
2024 6,338,193 2.59 5,503 0.85 — 15.60 1.506
2023 6,309,624 3.36 5,320 4.05 9.29 15.76 1.464
2022 6,280,319 2.95 5,075 7.20 9.82 15.92 1.348
2021 6,255,782 11.90 4,643 3.47 10.13 16.15 1.204
2020 6,234,673 -7.89 3,997 -0.37 8.95 16.30 1.067
2019 6,222,318 2.44 4,320 0.08 8.81 16.57 1.303
2018 6,219,807 2.41 4,184 1.09 8.32 16.68 1.142
2017 6,213,533 2.25 4,020 1.01 8.42 17.12 1.067
2016 6,200,800 2.54 3,901 0.60 8.71 17.73 1.182
2015 6,183,676 2.40 3,790 -0.73 8.76 18.58 1.175
2014 6,162,955 1.71 3,666 1.14 8.60 19.01 1.106
2013 6,138,839 2.24 3,582 0.76 9.05 19.19 1.081
2012 6,113,975 2.82 3,498 1.73 8.61 19.39 1.145
2011 6,090,127 3.81 3,331 5.13 8.88 19.62 1.153
2010 6,068,249 2.15 3,040 1.18 8.90 19.69 1.108
2009 6,048,279 -2.11 2,910 1.06 8.84 19.84 1.141
2008 6,029,297 2.15 2,983 6.71 8.50 20.05 1.176
2007 6,009,824 1.85 2,831 4.58 8.48 20.57 1.294
2006 6,002,319 4.34 2,666 4.04 8.69 20.97 1.231
2005 6,005,578 2.68 2,447 4.69 9.20 21.37 1.171
2004 6,004,671 0.89 2,286 4.45 8.13 22.07 1.137
2003 5,998,599 1.57 2,208 2.12 7.77 23.14 1.097
2002 5,986,631 1.57 2,115 1.87 7.89 24.41 1.011
2001 5,968,060 0.88 2,058 3.75 7.89 25.83 1.011
2000 5,943,366 1.13 1,983 2.27 7.84 27.13 0.976
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

El Salvador

Capital San Salvador
Region Latin America & Caribbean
Subregion —
ISO Code SLV
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