🇪🇨 Ecuador
Ecuador (South America) has a population of 18,289,896 (2025), ranking 70 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Ecuador: $7,125 /inh. (2025), ranking 118 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.7 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.7 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Ecuador, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186).
Weaknesses – Ecuador, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Homicide rate (187/192), Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity (157/168), Gini index (156/169).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Ecuador has $7,125 /inh., below the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Ecuador has 3.3 %, below the regional median (South America: 6.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Ecuador has 0.7 %, below the regional median (South America: 4.8 %).
- GDP growth: Ecuador has 3.7 %, above the regional median (South America: 2.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 6.7 % | 2021 | 63 of 211 |
| GDP | $130.3B | 2025 | 64 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $306.5B | 2025 | 67 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.9 % | 2025 | 88 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.7 % | 2025 | 90 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $4,421 /inh. | 2021 | 94 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $6,890 /inh. | 2025 | 114 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $16,757 /inh. | 2025 | 117 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $7,125 /inh. | 2025 | 118 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.7 % | 2025 | 33 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1.5 % | 2025 | 49 of 210 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 62.1 % | 2025 | 75 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 1 LCU/$ | 2025 | 160 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 8.2 % | 2025 | 50 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.3 % | 2025 | 52 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 32.5 % | 2025 | 53 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 62.4 % | 2025 | 55 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 52.3 % | 2025 | 55 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 64.5 % | 2025 | 69 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 50.9 % | 2025 | 121 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 16.6 % | 2025 | 124 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 5.9 % | 2025 | 36 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $37.2B | 2025 | 66 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 10 % | 2024 | 67 of 185 |
| Services exports | $4.1B | 2025 | 102 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 31.4 % | 2025 | 115 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 59.4 % | 2025 | 135 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 27.9 % | 2025 | 151 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 5.9 % | 2025 | 55 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 2,108,000 arr. | 2019 | 62 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.3B | 2025 | 87 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $705M | 2020 | 95 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0.5 % | 2023 | 110 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1 % | 2025 | 141 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | -0 % | 2022 | 40 of 158 |
| Central government spending | 30.4 % | 2022 | 58 of 160 |
| Military spending | 2.1 % | 2025 | 64 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.4 % | 2014 | 72 of 155 |
| Tax revenue | 13.1 % | 2022 | 105 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 12.3 % | 2022 | 128 of 159 |
| Government final consumption | 12.8 % | 2025 | 133 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 58.9 % | 2025 | 58 of 184 |
| External debt | 49.7 % | 2024 | 77 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $9.8B | 2025 | 82 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 4.3 % | 2000 | 95 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 2.8 months | 2025 | 127 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross savings | 27.2 % | 2025 | 57 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 13.2 % | 2025 | 60 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9.7 % | 2025 | 75 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 25.7 % | 2025 | 77 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 62.7 % | 2025 | 97 of 189 |
| Services | 57 % | 2025 | 107 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 20.9 % | 2025 | 120 of 185 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with an official ID | 98.2 % | 2024 | 44 of 145 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 67.5 % | 2025 | 55 of 213 |
| Population | 18,289,896 inhab. | 2025 | 70 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 99.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 86 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.8 % | 2025 | 86 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 23.9 % | 2025 | 102 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 8.6 % | 2025 | 107 of 213 |
| Urban population | 63.4 % | 2025 | 111 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 87.2 % | 2020 | 121 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.2 % | 2025 | 128 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 130 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 28.4 yrs | 2023 | 136 of 226 |
| Age dependency ratio | 48.1 per 100 | 2025 | 159 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male suicide rate | 8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 41 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 5.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 47 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 66.5 yrs | 2023 | 55 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 65 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 74.9 yrs | 2024 | 74 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.6 yrs | 2024 | 77 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 80.3 yrs | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 10.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 88 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 12.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 89 of 194 |
| Birth rate | 14.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 104 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.85 % | 2025 | 108 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.81 children/woman | 2024 | 113 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 20.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 120 of 188 |
| Death rate | 5.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 183 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health expenditure | 7.6 % | 2023 | 71 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.4 % | 2024 | 73 of 152 |
| Physicians | 2.31 per 1,000 | 2020 | 81 of 193 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 30.9 % | 2023 | 109 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 10.8 % | 2024 | 113 of 167 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 91.2 % | 2024 | 115 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2.51 per 1,000 | 2018 | 123 of 196 |
| Hospital beds | 1.3 per 1,000 | 2023 | 133 of 190 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 66 per 100,000 | 2024 | 133 of 206 |
| Open defecation | 1.7 % | 2024 | 141 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 92.1 % | 2024 | 146 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 74 % | 2024 | 157 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 4.9 % | 2024 | 28 of 207 |
| Tobacco use | 10.1 % | 2024 | 33 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 39 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among men | 17.7 % | 2024 | 43 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 2.5 % | 2024 | 49 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 66 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 3.2 L/person | 2024 | 126 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult men | 23.7 % | 2024 | 127 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 28.9 % | 2024 | 129 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 33.9 % | 2024 | 133 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 167.1 cm | 2014 | 148 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 154.2 cm | 2014 | 176 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent prayer | 82.9 % | 2022 | 19 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 61.3 % | 2022 | 22 of 112 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 3 % | 2020 | 34 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 88.5 % | 2020 | 44 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 82.4 % | 2022 | 49 of 114 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.66 | 2003 | 50 of 205 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 8.4 % | 2020 | 70 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 4.1 % | 2024 | 119 of 212 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.13 | 2003 | 145 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 174 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.14 | 2003 | 180 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 35.1 % | 2025 | 15 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 3.4 % | 2025 | 92 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 4.8 % | 2025 | 149 of 169 |
| Gini index | 45.9 | 2025 | 156 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 2,237 km | 2026 | 55 of 227 |
| Total area | 256,370 km² | 2024 | 76 of 212 |
| Land area | 248,360 km² | 2024 | 76 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 2,237 km | 2026 | 82 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Population density | 73 inh./km² | 2024 | 130 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -1.4 ° | 2026 | 183 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 6,267 m | 2026 | 13 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 2,274 mm | 2022 | 23 of 180 |
| Average elevation | 1,117 m | 2026 | 26 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 24,821 m³/inh. | 2022 | 27 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 7.2 % | 2015 | 154 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 23.8 % | 2025 | 58 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 49.7 % | 2024 | 60 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 20.3 % | 2024 | 147 of 207 |
| Arable land | 3.7 % | 2024 | 147 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.46 | 2025 | 47 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.83 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.61 | 2025 | 69 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.39 | 2025 | 78 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.69 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.27 | 2025 | 95 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.53 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private civil liberties index | 0.8 | 2025 | 83 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.71 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.72 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.69 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.69 | 2025 | 98 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.61 | 2025 | 105 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.43 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.59 | 2025 | 114 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.46 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.42 | 2025 | 104 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.08 | 2025 | 107 of 203 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.49 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.03 | 2025 | 111 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.65 | 2025 | 111 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.37 | 2025 | 112 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 32 pts | 2024 | 121 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.74 | 2025 | 150 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.71 | 2025 | 152 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.64 | 2025 | 165 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.03 | 2025 | 167 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 50 % | 2025 | 7 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 45 % | 2025 | 14 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,978 | 2025 | 17 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 10.8 % | 2011 | 49 of 106 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 3 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 15 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 88.6 /100 | 2025 | 19 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 42 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 84 /100 | 2025 | 59 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 72 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 14.7 pts | 2025 | 21 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Sexual orientation and gender identity mentioned | 2025 | 6 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 45.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 187 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of modern contraceptives | 72.4 % | 2018 | 12 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 7.1 % | 2018 | 14 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.4 % | 2020 | 74 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 55 per 100,000 | 2023 | 102 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 54.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 154 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 10.3 % | 2025 | 32 of 64 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 46.8 % | 2021 | 118 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $39.17 | 2024 | 154 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $86.99 | 2024 | 157 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 5.9 /10 | 2024 | 164 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 22.2 % | 2018 | 86 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 3 yrs | 2026 | 143 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 15 yrs | 2025 | 3 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Ecuador?
Ecuador has about 18,289,896 inhabitants (2025), ranking 70 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Ecuador?
GDP per capita is $7,125 /inh. (2025): Ecuador ranks 118 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Ecuador?
Annual inflation is 0.7 % (2025); Ecuador ranks 33 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Ecuador?
The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (2025); Ecuador ranks 52 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Ecuador stand in its region (South America)?
GDP per capita: Ecuador has $7,125 /inh., below the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Ecuador come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.