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El Salvador
6,906,372
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Dominican Republic
11,111,380
Population nowAs of 2026, El Salvador has a population of about 6,906,372 while Dominican Republic has about 11,111,380 — a difference of 4,205,008 people. El Salvador is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| El Salvador | Metric | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.55% |
| 15.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 13.5 |
| 6.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 328.2 | Density / km² | 229.0 |
| 48.9% | Male % | 49.2% |
| 88.0% | Literacy % | 90.0% |
| 11.0% | Smoking % | 13.0% |
| 69.7 | Life expectancy | 73.2 |