Urban population as a share of total population

75.4 (%) in 2023

In 2023, urban population for El Salvador was 75.4 %. Urban population of El Salvador increased from 41 % in 1974 to 75.4 % in 2023 growing at an average annual rate of 1.25%.

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Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.

Date Value Change, %
2023 75.4 0.84%
2022 74.8 0.88%
2021 74.1 0.92%
2020 73.4 0.96%
2019 72.7 1.00%
2018 72.0 1.05%
2017 71.3 1.10%
2016 70.5 1.15%
2015 69.7 1.20%
2014 68.9 1.23%
2013 68.0 1.26%
2012 67.2