Bulgaria vs El Salvador: What the Numbers Mean

Bulgaria has a population of 6,433,302 and is growing at 0.87% per year.El Salvador has a population of 6,365,503 and is growing at 0.87% per year. The difference between them is 67,799 people, with Bulgaria in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Bulgaria has a density of 58 people per km² across 110,879 km², while El Salvador has a density of 303 people per km² across 21,041 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.