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Country snapshot
El Salvador| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | Republic of El SalvadorCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Capital | San SalvadorGeoNames [2024] |
| Head of state | Nayib Armando BUKELE Ortez (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Total area | 21,040 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Total population | 6,340,000 peopleUN DESA WPP [2024] 6,338,000 people·World Bank WDI [2024] 6,338,000 people |
| Languages | Spanish (official), Nawat (among some indigenous)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| GDP (nominal) | 35,400,000,000 US$World Bank WDI [2024] |
| GDP per capita | 5,580 US$World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Life expectancy | 72.1–72.3 yearsWorld Bank WDI [2024] 72.3 years·UNDP HDI [2023] 72.1 years |
