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🇸🇻 El Salvador
El Salvador (North America) has a population of 6,365,503 (2025), ranking 111 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – El Salvador: $5,767 /inh. (2025), ranking 134 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.9 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.3 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – El Salvador, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – El Salvador, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Judicial constraints on the executive index (166/173), Rule of law index (V-Dem) (161/173), Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining (169/186).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: El Salvador has $5,767 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: El Salvador has 3.3 %, below the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): El Salvador has 0.3 %, below the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: El Salvador has 3.9 %, above the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 3.5 % | 2025 | 70 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.9 % | 2025 | 81 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $3,711 /inh. | 2021 | 105 of 184 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $89.8B | 2025 | 108 of 201 |
| GDP | $36.7B | 2025 | 110 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $14,101 /inh. | 2025 | 127 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $5,410 /inh. | 2025 | 129 of 205 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.5 % | 2021 | 132 of 211 |
| GDP per capita | $5,767 /inh. | 2025 | 134 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.3 % | 2025 | 20 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1.3 % | 2025 | 44 of 210 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 64.2 % | 2025 | 73 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 1 LCU/$ | 2025 | 160 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 7.8 % | 2025 | 47 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.3 % | 2025 | 51 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 23.1 % | 2025 | 54 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 60.1 % | 2025 | 72 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 63 % | 2025 | 85 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 35.7 % | 2025 | 87 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 62.1 % | 2025 | 88 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 13.9 % | 2025 | 97 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 56.1 % | 2025 | 65 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 88.2 % | 2025 | 88 of 192 |
| Services exports | $6.1B | 2025 | 90 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 5.6 % | 2024 | 95 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 32 % | 2025 | 110 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $6.4B | 2025 | 120 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -3.5 % | 2025 | 124 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 27.5 % | 2025 | 6 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 1.6 % | 2023 | 83 of 160 |
| International tourism receipts | $755M | 2020 | 93 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.1 % | 2025 | 99 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $763.7M | 2025 | 110 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 707,000 arr. | 2020 | 113 of 202 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax revenue | 21.8 % | 2024 | 41 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 28.4 % | 2024 | 57 of 159 |
| Central government spending | 27.9 % | 2023 | 68 of 160 |
| Budget balance | -2.1 % | 2024 | 75 of 158 |
| Government final consumption | 16.4 % | 2025 | 94 of 187 |
| Central government debt | 107.3 % | 2024 | 99 of 109 |
| Military spending | 1.3 % | 2025 | 104 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.1 % | 2023 | 129 of 155 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 64.4 % | 2025 | 51 of 184 |
| External debt | 75.4 % | 2024 | 98 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $4.8B | 2025 | 110 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 2.4 months | 2025 | 131 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 81.3 % | 2025 | 33 of 189 |
| Gross capital formation | 26.3 % | 2025 | 63 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 12.7 % | 2025 | 72 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 22.8 % | 2025 | 86 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 24.5 % | 2025 | 93 of 205 |
| Services | 58.9 % | 2025 | 95 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4.4 % | 2025 | 114 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in the population | 52.5 % | 2025 | 18 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.3 % | 2024 | 42 of 145 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 67.3 % | 2025 | 59 of 213 |
| Urban population | 75.5 % | 2025 | 70 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 24.4 % | 2025 | 96 of 213 |
| Population | 6,365,503 inhab. | 2025 | 111 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 91.2 % | 2018 | 113 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 8.3 % | 2025 | 113 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.8 per 100 girls | 2024 | 125 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 27 yrs | 2023 | 146 of 226 |
| Age dependency ratio | 48.6 per 100 | 2025 | 155 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 90.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 196 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 47.5 % | 2025 | 196 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under-5 mortality | 10 per 1,000 | 2024 | 77 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 8.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 77 of 194 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 78 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 9.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 87 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 15.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 99 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 62.7 yrs | 2023 | 101 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 17.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 101 of 183 |
| Death rate | 7.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 102 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.77 children/woman | 2024 | 118 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 76.5 yrs | 2024 | 124 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 20.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 124 of 188 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 72.3 yrs | 2024 | 133 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.43 % | 2025 | 143 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 67.8 yrs | 2024 | 148 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health expenditure | 9.3 % | 2023 | 38 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 96 % | 2024 | 46 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.4 % | 2024 | 73 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 5.3 % | 2024 | 89 of 167 |
| Physicians | 1.62 per 1,000 | 2023 | 99 of 193 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 32.5 % | 2023 | 118 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 88 % | 2024 | 131 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2.18 per 1,000 | 2022 | 131 of 196 |
| Open defecation | 1.2 % | 2024 | 135 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 1.2 per 1,000 | 2023 | 137 of 190 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 91.6 % | 2024 | 148 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 116 per 100,000 | 2024 | 149 of 206 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use | 8.2 % | 2024 | 21 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 14.1 % | 2024 | 25 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 28.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 35 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among women | 2.2 % | 2024 | 38 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 62 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 169.8 cm | 2014 | 110 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 3.6 L/person | 2024 | 118 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult men | 23.8 % | 2024 | 128 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 38.8 % | 2024 | 147 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 32.2 % | 2024 | 149 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 12.7 % | 2024 | 160 of 207 |
| Average height of women | 154.5 cm | 2014 | 171 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 68.7 % | 1998 | 16 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 94.7 % | 1998 | 25 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 87.1 % | 2020 | 54 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 11.9 % | 2020 | 54 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1 % | 2020 | 91 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 117 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.36 | 2003 | 130 of 204 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.2 | 2003 | 142 of 205 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.7 % | 2024 | 179 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 186 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0 | 2003 | 192 of 203 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 29.7 % | 2023 | 60 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 4.6 % | 2023 | 99 of 169 |
| Gini index | 39.8 | 2023 | 122 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.6 % | 2023 | 129 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 305.9 inh./km² | 2024 | 38 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 307 km | 2026 | 129 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 13.7 ° | 2026 | 134 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 590 km | 2026 | 134 of 230 |
| Total area | 21,040 km² | 2024 | 149 of 212 |
| Land area | 20,720 km² | 2024 | 149 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,784 mm | 2022 | 42 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0.9 % | 2015 | 57 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 442 m | 2026 | 82 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,730 m | 2026 | 85 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,489 m³/inh. | 2022 | 92 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 34.8 % | 2024 | 21 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 57.3 % | 2024 | 45 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 33 % | 2024 | 105 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 8.3 % | 2025 | 162 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.32 | 2025 | 111 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.31 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.16 | 2025 | 122 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.43 | 2025 | 126 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.41 | 2025 | 137 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.13 | 2025 | 144 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.09 | 2025 | 148 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private civil liberties index | 0.74 | 2025 | 91 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.65 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.51 | 2025 | 121 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.43 | 2025 | 128 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.36 | 2025 | 137 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.36 | 2025 | 139 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.34 | 2025 | 140 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.46 | 2025 | 143 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.17 | 2025 | 149 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.14 | 2025 | 108 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.11 | 2025 | 109 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.62 | 2025 | 111 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.68 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.24 | 2025 | 128 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 30 pts | 2024 | 130 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.55 | 2025 | 138 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.75 | 2025 | 141 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.71 | 2025 | 150 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.08 | 2025 | 161 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.02 | 2025 | 166 of 173 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 6.7 % | 2014 | 23 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 37.5 % | 2025 | 28 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 31.7 % | 2025 | 64 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,950 | 2025 | 117 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 31 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 75 /100 | 2025 | 59 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 78.5 /100 | 2025 | 62 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 80.3 /100 | 2025 | 64 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 79.3 /100 | 2025 | 78 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 108 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 6.8 pts | 2025 | 60 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 7.9 per 100,000 | 2022 | 145 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished except for exceptional crimes | 2026 | 7 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.9 % | 2018 | 25 of 204 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 52.1 % | 2021 | 68 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 17.7 % | 2021 | 80 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 39 per 100,000 | 2023 | 89 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 53.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 150 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Prohibited in all cases | 2026 | 7 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 3.6 % | 2025 | 9 of 64 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $365 | 2024 | 70 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $760 | 2024 | 70 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 4.6 % | 2018 | 86 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 8.7 % | 2018 | 110 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 18.8 % | 2021 | 164 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 6.2 /10 | 2024 | 169 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 19.7 % | 2021 | 81 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 15 yrs | 2025 | 3 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in El Salvador?
El Salvador has about 6,365,503 inhabitants (2025), ranking 111 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of El Salvador?
GDP per capita is $5,767 /inh. (2025): El Salvador ranks 134 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in El Salvador?
Annual inflation is 0.3 % (2025); El Salvador ranks 20 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in El Salvador?
The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (2025); El Salvador ranks 51 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does El Salvador stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: El Salvador has $5,767 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on El Salvador come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.