Republic of Ecuador
Capital: Quito
Population: 17,980,083
Currency: United States dollar (USD)
Ecuador is a South American country bordered by Colombia to the north, Peru to the south and east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Its capital is Quito, a city located in the Andes Mountains, known for its well-preserved colonial architecture and cultural heritage. The country also has the Galápagos Islands, which are famous for their unique wildlife and role in Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Ecuador has a diverse geography, ranging from the Amazon rainforest to the Andes Mountains and the coastal plains. The economy is primarily based on oil exports, along with agriculture (especially bananas, flowers, and shrimp) and tourism. Ecuador is a presidential republic and a member of the United Nations, the Organization of American States (OAS), the Andean Community (CAN), and the Pacific Alliance.
Growth Rate
0.868
%
Fertility Rate
1.823
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
5.128
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
77.4
years
Total Population in Ecuador
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Ecuador.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-1.221
(+0.074)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.