Population: 18 million
Ecuador has a population of 18 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $118 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Ecuador is $118 billion ($6,600 per capita).
Capital: Quito
The capital city of Ecuador is Quito. Currency: US Dollar (USD).
Languages: Spanish
Official/main languages: Spanish. Area: 283,561 km². Continent: South America.
Ecuador Overview
Ecuador (🇪🇨) is located in South America with a total area of 283,561 km². The country has a population of 18 million and its capital is Quito.
Economy
- GDP: $118 billion
- GDP per capita: $6,600
- Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Key Facts
- Capital: Quito
- Languages: Spanish
- Area: 283,561 km²
- Continent: South America
How to read this Ecuador profile
Use the population of 18 million together with the area of 283,561 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $118 billion and GDP per capita of $6,600 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Recent earthquakes in Ecuador
Live seismic activity from USGS and EMSC, last 7 days. Showing 2 most recent events.
Scope and freshness of the Ecuador profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Ecuador, its capital Quito, and its place in South America. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
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Ecuador data sources and update scope
This Ecuador profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ecuador?
The population of Ecuador is approximately 18 million.
What is the GDP of Ecuador?
The GDP of Ecuador is approximately $118 billion, which translates to $6,600 per capita.
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.