Annual change in population in El Salvador
El Salvador: Annual change in population was 29,313 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in El Salvador, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in El Salvador is 29,313 people, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 19.5% on the previous year and up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in El Salvador peaked at 103,385 people in 1988 and was at its lowest, -3,262 people, in 2006.
That places El Salvador 120th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 59,336 people | 51,796 people | 68,869 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 85,895 people | 73,909 people | 95,713 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 90,390 people | 86,263 people | 92,867 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 81,859 people | 30,225 people | 103,385 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 61,493 people | 33,122 people | 100,751 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,438 people | -3,262 people | 29,455 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 17,403 people | 2,513 people | 24,868 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,828 people | 12,363 people | 29,313 people | 4 |
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More population data for El Salvador
- World population growth -0.9% (2100)
- Population density 244.85 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 204,177 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.9% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.77 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.77 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 120 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.77 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.77 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.73 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in El Salvador?
- Annual change in population in El Salvador was 29,313 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 103,385 people in 1988.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was -3,262 people in 2006.
- How does El Salvador rank for annual change in population?
- El Salvador ranks 120th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.