SLV · Latin America & Caribbean / Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
Total Population
6.34 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
72.3 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,338,193 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.45 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 304.5 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 15.60 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.47 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.77 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 72.3 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 8.8 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 89.8 percent | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 75.1 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Spanish
Official
Religions
Roman Catholic
43.9%
Protestant
39.6%
None
16.3%
Unspecified
0.2%