El Salvador

Republic of El Salvador

"A Central American country known for its volcanoes, coffee production, and Pacific coastline."

Central America
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

San Salvador

1.37°, -8.92°

Official Languages

Spanish

Population

6.31M

Total Area

21.04K km²

Population Density

299.87 people per km²

Currency

United States dollar

$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#109
6,309,624

Total Population+0.5%

2023
#113
72.1 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#96
75.4%

Urban Population

2023
#113
1.77

Fertility Rate

2023
#122
67.7%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#102
$34.0B

GDP+3.5%

2023
#110
$5.4K

GDP per Capita

2023
#19
0.9%

Inflation

2024
#32
2.8%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#117
39.8

Gini Index

2023

Frequently Asked Questions About El Salvador

What is the capital of El Salvador?

El Salvador's capital city is San Salvador.

What is the population of El Salvador?

As of 2023, the estimated population of El Salvador is approximately 6.31M people. This makes it the 109th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is El Salvador?

El Salvador spans a total area of approximately 21,041 square kilometers (8,123.97 square miles).

Which continent is El Salvador in?

El Salvador is located in Americas, specifically within the Central America subregion.

What is the GDP of El Salvador?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of El Salvador is approximately $34.02B USD. This ranks El Salvador as the 102nd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.