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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
Cities
San Francisco Delgado San Salvador Santa Ana San Miguel Soyapango Mejicanos Apopa Ahuachapán Santa Tecla San Juan Opico Tonacatepeque
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 42
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 18
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 30.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 30.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 30/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 55/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 136 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 48
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.28% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 49 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 82/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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