El Salvador
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San Salvador
6,365,503
21,041 km²
United States dollar
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El Salvador is located in Central America. Its capital is San Salvador, and it has a population of 6,365,503 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 21,041 square kilometers (approximately 8,124 square miles). Its currency is United States dollar. The population density is approximately 303 people per square kilometer. El Salvador shares land borders with 2 countries: Guatemala and Honduras.
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El Salvador at a glance
North America
303 / km²
21,041 km²
Approximately 8,124 mi² (square miles)
San Salvador
Economy of El Salvador
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about El Salvador
What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
What is the population of El Salvador?
El Salvador has 6,365,503 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of El Salvador in square kilometers and square miles?
El Salvador has a total area of 21,041 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 8,124 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in El Salvador?
The currency of El Salvador is United States dollar.