Ecuador
Republic of Ecuador
"A South American country straddling the equator, home to the Galápagos Islands and Amazon rainforest."
Overview
Key information and facts
Government type
Presidential Republic
Capital City
Quito
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
Population+0.9%
Life Expectancy
Urban Population
Fertility Rate
Internet Users
Economy
Economic and financial indicators
GDP+2.4%
GDP per Capita
Inflation
Unemployment Rate
Gini Index
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 70th most populous country out of 193 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 63rd largest economy out of 192 sovereign states worldwide.