El Salvador is a country in Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 6.4 million people (UN estimate), the 111th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 111th
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Region
Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 6.4 million (111th)
Area
21,041 km² (147th)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
El Salvador in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 6.4 million, the 111th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/19 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 21,041 km², the 147th largest of the 193. That is about 1/18 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 303.
Joining the United Nations
El Salvador joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare El Salvador’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find El Salvador on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about El Salvador, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 8 UN member states in Central America. The one with the most people is Mexico.