Population: 6.3 million
El Salvador has a population of 6.3 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $33 billion
Gross Domestic Product of El Salvador is $33 billion ($5,200 per capita).
Capital: San Salvador
The capital city of El Salvador is San Salvador. Currency: US Dollar (USD).
Languages: Spanish
Official/main languages: Spanish. Area: 21,041 km². Continent: North America.
El Salvador Overview
El Salvador (🇸🇻) is located in North America with a total area of 21,041 km². The country has a population of 6.3 million and its capital is San Salvador.
Economy
- GDP: $33 billion
- GDP per capita: $5,200
- Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Key Facts
- Capital: San Salvador
- Languages: Spanish
- Area: 21,041 km²
- Continent: North America
How to read this El Salvador profile
Use the population of 6.3 million together with the area of 21,041 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $33 billion and GDP per capita of $5,200 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Recent earthquakes in El Salvador
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Scope and freshness of the El Salvador profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for El Salvador, its capital San Salvador, and its place in North America. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
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El Salvador data sources and update scope
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of El Salvador?
The population of El Salvador is approximately 6.3 million.
What is the GDP of El Salvador?
The GDP of El Salvador is approximately $33 billion, which translates to $5,200 per capita.
What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.