Latin America & Caribbean

🇸🇻 El Salvador

Real-time economic and demographic statistics for El Salvador

GDP

#110

of 214

Population

#112

of 217

GDP per Capita

#136

of 214

GDP Growth

#116

of 214

Share of World

0.03%

of world GDP

Income Level

Upper middle income

El Salvador GDP
+2.60%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

El Salvador GDP (2015–2024)

+2.60%annual growth

Demographics
6.3M

Population

+0.45%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Economics
$5,580

GDP per Capita

+3.99%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Economics
+2.60%

GDP Growth Rate

-0.94ppannual change

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Labor Market
2.84%

Unemployment Rate

-0.15ppannual change
Economics
+0.85%

Inflation Rate

-3.19ppannual change

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Salvador's GDP?
El Salvador's GDP is approximately $35.4 billion (2024, representing 0.0% of world GDP), making it the #110 largest economy out of 214 countries. Data sourced from the World Bank.
What is El Salvador's population?
El Salvador has a population of approximately 6.3M — the #112 most populous country in the world. Population data is collected annually by the World Bank from national statistical agencies.
What is El Salvador's GDP per capita?
El Salvador's GDP per capita is approximately $5,580, ranking #136 globally. This metric reflects average economic output per person and is a key indicator of living standards.
How fast is El Salvador's economy growing?
El Salvador's economy is currently growing at approximately 2.6% per year, ranking #116 globally by GDP growth rate. Data sourced from the World Bank.
What region is El Salvador in?
El Salvador is located in the Latin America & Caribbean region and is classified as a upper middle income economy by the World Bank. This classification is based on gross national income (GNI) per capita.