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El Salvador flag El Salvador

Pupusas, Surf, and Volcanoes

Overview

Radical economic experiments and aggressive security policies. High risk, potentially high reward.

Geographic Context

Region
Americas
Subregion
Central America
Land Area
21,041 km²
Capital
San Salvador
Languages
Spanish
Currencies
United States dollar ($)

At a Glance

41
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
56
Freedom
49
Security
19
Life Expectancy
71.7 yrs
Median Age
27 yrs
Urbanization
76%
Cost Index
42
Housing Index
18
Healthcare Access
66/100

Climate

Average Temperature
26.0°C
Average AQI
51

Most Temperate Cities

1 Sonsonate 27.6°C
2 Acajutla 27.6°C
3 San Antonio del Monte 27.6°C
4 Sonzacate 27.6°C
5 Usulután 27.3°C

Best Air Quality Cities

1 San Francisco 51 AQI
2 Delgado 51 AQI
3 Santa Ana 51 AQI
4 San Miguel 51 AQI
5 Soyapango 51 AQI

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025

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