Salvador's 2023 population is now estimated at 3,958,384. In 1950, the population of Salvador was 403,275. Salvador has grown by 38,252 in the last year, which represents a 0.98% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Salvador, which typically includes Salvador's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.