Salvador's 2020 population is now estimated at 3,839,076. In 1950, the population of Salvador was 403,275. Salvador has grown by 244,905 since 2015, which represents a 1.33% 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.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 4,297,854 | 0.55% | 117,044 |
| 2030 | 4,180,810 | 0.74% | 150,901 |
| 2025 | 4,029,909 | 0.97% | 190,833 |
| 2020 | 3,839,076 | 1.33% | 244,905 |
| 2015 | 3,594,171 | 1.46% | 251,047 |
| 2010 | 3,343,124 | 1.46% | 233,513 |
| 2005 | 3,109,611 | 1.47% | 218,524 |
| 2000 | 2,891,087 | 2.03% | 276,689 |
| 1995 | 2,614,398 | 2.32% | 283,673 |
| 1990 | 2,330,725 | 3.29% | 347,827 |
| 1985 | 1,982,898 | 3.33% | 299,577 |
| 1980 | 1,683,321 | 4.65% | 341,962 |
| 1975 | 1,341,359 | 4.65% | 272,625 |
| 1970 | 1,068,734 | 4.76% | 221,696 |
| 1965 | 847,038 | 4.77% | 176,164 |
| 1960 | 670,874 | 5.22% | 150,751 |
| 1955 | 520,123 | 5.22% | 116,848 |
| 1950 | 403,275 | 0.00% |