Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in El Salvador
El Salvador: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.4494 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in El Salvador, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in El Salvador stood at 0.4494 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in El Salvador peaked at 2.46 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -0.0816 % change on previous year, in 2007.
El Salvador ranks 149th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in El Salvador, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.46 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1973 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1976 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1977 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 2.18 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1981 | 0.8951 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 1982 | 0.4381 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 1983 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +317.4% |
| 1984 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 2.05 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 1993 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 1995 | 0.8902 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 1996 | 0.7903 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1997 | 0.7079 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1998 | 0.6459 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 0.5932 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2000 | 0.5334 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2001 | 0.4633 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 2002 | 0.368 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2003 | 0.2546 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 2004 | 0.1455 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 2005 | 0.057 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 2006 | -0.0268 % change on previous year | -147.0% |
| 2007 | -0.0816 % change on previous year | +204.4% |
| 2008 | 0.3318 % change on previous year | -506.7% |
| 2009 | 0.3161 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 0.3136 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 0.3467 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2012 | 0.3743 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 0.4089 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 0.4045 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 0.3812 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 0.2914 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 2017 | 0.2626 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 2018 | 0.1483 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 2019 | 0.0537 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 2020 | 0.027 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2021 | 0.3701 % change on previous year | +1270.5% |
| 2022 | 0.3072 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 2023 | 0.4769 % change on previous year | +55.2% |
| 2024 | 0.4562 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2025 | 0.4494 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.28 % change on previous year | 2.14 % change on previous year | 2.46 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.69 % change on previous year | 0.4381 % change on previous year | 2.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.18 % change on previous year | 0.5932 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2361 % change on previous year | -0.0816 % change on previous year | 0.5334 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2985 % change on previous year | 0.0537 % change on previous year | 0.4089 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3478 % change on previous year | 0.027 % change on previous year | 0.4769 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
- 146 Costa Rica 0.4625 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Bahamas 0.4581 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Denmark 0.4531 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Reunion 0.437 % change on previous year compare
- 151 Brazil 0.4013 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Macao 0.3881 % change on previous year compare
More population data for El Salvador
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.8534 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2367 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.8534 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.5 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 6,637 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.3467 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.855 (2100)
- Population density 244.85 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 204,177 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in El Salvador?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in El Salvador was 0.4494 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 2.46 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.0816 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does El Salvador rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- El Salvador ranks 149th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.