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El Salvador: Population growth (annual %)

In , El Salvador's Population growth (annual %) was 0.45.

That's down 3.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . El Salvador ranks #150 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #26 of 42.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

El Salvador Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.47
Trough
-0.05
1-year change
-3.0%
5-year change
+1,019.3%
+62.1% / yr
10-year change
+15.2%
+1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
0.4518
0.4655
0.3915
0.3380
0.1984
0.0404
0.1009
0.2051
0.2765
0.3357

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was El Salvador's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, El Salvador's Population growth (annual %) was 0.45, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is El Salvador's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
El Salvador's Population growth (annual %) fell 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does El Salvador rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, El Salvador ranked #150 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does El Salvador's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so El Salvador is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #26 of 42.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.