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Nicaragua
6,954,531
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El Salvador
6,906,374
Population nowAs of 2026, Nicaragua has a population of about 6,954,531 while El Salvador has about 6,906,374 — a difference of 48,157 people. El Salvador is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| Nicaragua | Metric | El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 15.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 15.5 |
| 6.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 6.5 |
| 53.5 | Density / km² | 328.2 |
| 48.9% | Male % | 48.9% |
| 88.0% | Literacy % | 88.0% |
| 11.0% | Smoking % | 11.0% |
| 68.7 | Life expectancy | 69.7 |