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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

El Salvador

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population6.37M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$36.71B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$5.77K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth72.32024 · yearsInternet use66.5%2024 · % of populationForest area27.5%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
6.7%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
El Salvador2023 · 6.7%
02.434.857.279.71960199320252001: 6.9%2002: 6.9%2003: 7.6%2004: 8.4%2005: 8.9%2006: 9.2%2007: 9.4%2008: 9.7%2009: 9.5%2010: 9.3%2011: 9%2012: 9.1%2013: 9.2%2014: 9.4%2015: 9.1%2016: 8.4%2017: 7.6%2018: 6.8%2019: 6.8%2020: 6.6%2021: 7%2022: 6.8%2023: 6.7%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

El Salvador in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
San Salvador
Country code
SLV

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