Ecuador

Republic of Ecuador

"A South American country straddling the equator, home to the Galápagos Islands and Amazon rainforest."

South America
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Quito

-0.22°, -7.85°

Official Languages

Spanish

Population

17.98M

Total Area

276.84K km²

Population Density

64.95 people per km²

Currency

United States dollar

$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#69
17,980,083

Total Population+0.9%

2023
#63
77.4 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#57
64.8%

Urban Population

2023
#109
1.82

Fertility Rate

2023
#105
77.2%

Internet Users

2024

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#62
$118.8B

GDP+2.4%

2023
#100
$6.6K

GDP per Capita

2023
#36
1.5%

Inflation

2024
#80
4.8%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#147
44.6

Gini Index

2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Ecuador

What is the capital of Ecuador?

Ecuador's capital city is Quito.

What is the population of Ecuador?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Ecuador is approximately 17.98M people. This makes it the 69th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Ecuador?

Ecuador spans a total area of approximately 276,841 square kilometers (106,888.86 square miles).

Which continent is Ecuador in?

Ecuador is located in Americas, specifically within the South America subregion.

What is the GDP of Ecuador?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Ecuador is approximately $118.84B USD. This ranks Ecuador as the 62nd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.