Ecuador
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Quito
18,289,896
276,841 km²
United States dollar
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Ecuador is located in South America. Its capital is Quito, and it has a population of 18,289,896 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 276,841 square kilometers (approximately 106,889 square miles). Its currency is United States dollar. The population density is approximately 66 people per square kilometer. Ecuador shares land borders with 2 countries: Colombia and Peru.
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Ecuador at a glance
South America
66 / km²
276,841 km²
Approximately 106,889 mi² (square miles)
Quito
Economy of Ecuador
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Ecuador
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
What is the population of Ecuador?
Ecuador has 18,289,896 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Ecuador in square kilometers and square miles?
Ecuador has a total area of 276,841 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 106,889 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Ecuador?
The currency of Ecuador is United States dollar.
