El Salvador Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
El Salvador's life expectancy was 72.2 in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
El Salvador's life expectancy stood at 72.2 in 2025, a rise of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 72.2 by 2025. El Salvador ranked 135th globally.
El Salvador’s life expectancy has risen markedly over the 65‑year span from 48.29 in 1960 to 72.18 in 2025, placing the country 135th globally according to the World Bank. The increase of 23.89 years reflects sustained improvements in health care access, nutrition, and disease prevention, particularly after the 1990s when the civil war ended and public health programs expanded. The 2025 figure of 72.18 represents the all‑time peak for the nation, surpassing peers such as Paraguay (72.11) and approaching the levels of St. Lucia (72.31) and Ukraine (72.33). Despite this progress, the gap with higher‑ranking nations remains, underscoring the need for continued investment in primary care, chronic disease management, and maternal health. If these reforms are maintained and expanded, life expectancy is likely to continue its gradual upward trajectory, potentially reaching the mid‑70s by the early 2030s.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 72.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 72.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.2 | +0.1 | #135 |
| 2023 | 72.1 | +0.1 | #136 |
| 2022 | 72.0 | +2.0 | #135 |
| 2021 | 69.9 | −0.3 | #133 |
| 2020 | 70.2 | −1.5 | #141 |
| 2019 | 71.7 | +0.3 | #132 |
| 2018 | 71.4 | +0.4 | #136 |
| 2017 | 71.0 | +0.1 | #138 |
| 2016 | 70.9 | −0.0 | #139 |
| 2015 | 71.0 | −0.2 | #133 |
| 2014 | 71.1 | −0.1 | #129 |
| 2013 | 71.2 | −0.2 | #129 |
| 2012 | 71.4 | +0.2 | #122 |
| 2011 | 71.2 | +0.3 | #124 |
| 2010 | 70.9 | +0.6 | #124 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's life expectancy was 72.2 in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
El Salvador's life expectancy peaked at 72.2 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in El Salvador was 48.3 in 1960.
El Salvador ranks 135th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
El Salvador's life expectancy is projected to reach 72.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of El Salvador in 2025 was 72.2. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_life-expectancy,
title = {El Salvador Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}