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.

Historical dataset showing total population for El Salvador by year from 1950 to 2025.

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.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the San Salvador, El Salvador metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for El Salvador including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Actual value and historical data chart for El Salvador Population In Largest City

Actual value and historical data chart for El Salvador Population Female Percent Of Total

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Actual value and historical data chart for El Salvador Population Growth Annual Percent

There were 1 107 000 Linkedin users in El Salvador in May 2025, which accounted for 16.3% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (550 000).

Actual value and historical data chart for El Salvador Population Male

Actual value and historical data chart for El Salvador Population Of Compulsory School Age Male Number

Actual value and historical data chart for El Salvador Rural Population Percent Of Total Population

Actual value and historical data chart for El Salvador Population Ages 45 49 Female Percent Of Female Population

There were 4 796 100 Facebook users in El Salvador in July 2025, which accounted for 70.5% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 52.2%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (1 578 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where women lead by 762 600.

The Latin American and Caribbean nation with the highest prison population rate in 2025 was El Salvador, with 1,659 prisoners per 100,000 inhabitants, the only country to achieve four digits, followed by Cuba with 794 prisoners. Guatemala and Haiti had the lowest prison population rates, 123 and 63 per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively.

There were 4 071 700 Messenger users in El Salvador in July 2025, which accounted for 59.9% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 52.1%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (1 333 100). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where women lead by 644 800.

Actual value and historical data chart for El Salvador Population Female

Actual value and historical data chart for El Salvador Population Ages 15 64 Total