In 2024, more than 2.24 million women in El Salvador were between 15 and 64 years old. The youngest age range - from 0 to 14 years - is the only one where the male population exceeds that of women. That year, the population of El Salvador was estimated at 6.33 million inhabitants.

The total population of El Salvador was 6.34 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 1.46 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by 190,000 people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in El Salvador was estimated at 6.3 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - El Salvador Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Population, total in El Salvador was reported at 6338193 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. El Salvador - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

In 2024, the population of El Salvador amounted to 6.34 million inhabitants, out of which approximately 3.33 million were women, and 3.01 million were men. Since 2008, population figures in this Central American country increased by around 4.44 percent.

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As of 2024, over **** million inhabitants in El Salvador were aged between 15 and 64. Even though the Central American nation's younger population has been stagnating since at least since 2010, demographic data shows El Salvador's population is aging. The number of inhabitants in the age range above 65 years has increased continuously over the last decade, being the last recorded year the exception showing a decrease in inhabitants.

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Complete population data for El Salvador showing how many people live in El Salvador from 1960 to 2024

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 0-14, total and country El Salvador. Indicator Definition:Total population between the ages 0 to 14. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.The indicator "Population ages 0-14, total" stands at 1.57 Million as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value since 12/31/1967. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -1.16 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -1.16.The 3 year change in percent is -3.32.The 5 year change in percent is -5.27.The 10 year change in percent is -12.64.The Serie's long term average value is 1.91 Million. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 17.56 percent lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +23.70%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1993, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -32.47%.

El Salvador: Rural population, percent of total population: The latest value from 2024 is 24 percent, a decline from 24.61 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 38.30 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for El Salvador from 1960 to 2024 is 46.42 percent. The minimum value, 24 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 61.65 percent was recorded in 1960.

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El Salvador: Female population, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 52.5 percent, unchanged from 52.5 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 49.99 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for El Salvador from 1960 to 2024 is 51.3 percent. The minimum value, 50.01 percent, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 52.5 percent was recorded in 2022.

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El Salvador SV: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 10.393 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.299 % for 2016. El Salvador SV: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.700 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.393 % in 2017 and a record low of 7.998 % in 1968. El Salvador SV: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s El Salvador – Table SV.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

This statistic shows the biggest cities in El Salvador in 2024. In 2024, approximately ****** thousand people lived in San Salvador, making it the biggest city in El Salvador.

Actual value and historical data chart for El Salvador Population Density People Per Sq Km

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for El Salvador (SPPOPDPNDOLSLV) from 1960 to 2024 about El Salvador, 64 years +, working-age, ratio, and population.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 15 to 64 for El Salvador (SPPOP1564TOZSSLV) from 1960 to 2024 about El Salvador, 15 to 64 years, and population.