El Salvador competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, from 19 July to 4 August 1996.

[citation needed] Comité Olímpico de El Salvador sent a total of 8 athletes to the Games, 6 men and 2 women, to compete in 5 sports.

Judoka Juan Vargas was selected to carry his nation's flag during the opening ceremony.

Comité Olímpico de El Salvador selected a team of 8 athletes, 6 men and 2 women, to compete in 5 sports.

The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Games.