What is the Population of El Salvador?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
El Salvador has a population of approximately 6,029,976 people, making it the 114th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.08% of the world's population. With a land area of 21,041 km², the population density is roughly 287 people per km².
| Population | 6,029,976 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 114th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.08% |
| Area | 21,041 km² |
| Population density | 287 / km² |
| Demonym | Salvadoran |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 6,029,976 | 114th |
| Republic of the Congo | 6,142,180 | 111th |
| Singapore | 6,110,200 | 112th |
| Paraguay | 6,109,644 | 113th |
| Denmark | 6,011,488 | 115th |
| Finland | 5,650,325 | 116th |
| Norway | 5,606,944 | 117th |
El Salvador compared with its neighbours
El Salvador in context
- El Salvador covers 21,041 km², making it the 149th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Guatemala, Honduras.
- With 6,029,976 people, El Salvador holds about 11.9% of the population of Central America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- El Salvador is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of El Salvador — FAQ
What is the population of El Salvador?
The population of El Salvador is approximately 6,029,976 (6 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of El Salvador in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of El Salvador at approximately 6,029,976 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). El Salvador is the 114th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in El Salvador?
Approximately 6,029,976 people live in El Salvador, making it the 114th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does El Salvador rank by population?
El Salvador is the 114th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.08%.
What is the population density of El Salvador?
El Salvador has a population density of roughly 287 people per km², based on a land area of 21,041 km².
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