El Salvador

El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the northeast, Guatemala to the northwest, and with a long coastline on the Pacific Ocean to the south. The capital is San Salvador, located in the Valley of Hammocks. Salvadoran culture is a mix of indigenous and Spanish influences, evident in music, dance, art, and cuisine, famous for "pupusas", a type of stuffed tortilla. El Salvador's economy is based on agriculture, particularly coffee and sugar cane, manufacturing industry, and services, with a significant role played by remittances from emigrants. The country has a history of civil conflict and political instability, but has made progress towards peace and democracy since the end of the civil war in 1992. El Salvador is known for its surfing beaches, national parks, and archaeological sites, such as the Maya ruins of Tazumal. Population of El Salvador from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 6.4 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 6.5 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 6.5 million inhabitants. Capital (San Salvador): Population in 2020: About 1.8 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) San Salvador: ~1.8 million Soyapango: ~660,000 Santa Ana: ~275,000 San Miguel: ~250,000 Mejicanos: ~160,000 Santa Tecla: ~140,000 Apopa: ~150,000 Delgado: ~120,000 Ahuachapán: ~110,000 Ilopango: ~100,000 Number and name of Administrative Divisions: El Salvador is divided into 14 departments: Ahuachapán Cabañas Chalatenango Cuscatlán La Libertad La Paz La Unión Morazán San Miguel San Salvador San Vicente Santa Ana Sonsonate Usulután GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $24,805 million. 2019: About $26,895 million. 2020: Approximately $24,600 million (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $1,100 million. 2019: About $1,200 million. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 70.7%. 2019: About 73.3%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 6.3%. 2019: About 6.4%. 2020: Approximately 8.0% (estimate). Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 1.0%. 2019: About 0.1%. 2020: Approximately -0.2% (estimate).