Rank #57 by World Population
🇪🇨Ecuador
Ecuador has a population of 17,980,083, ranking #57 in the world. The capital is Quito. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Upper middle income
17,980,083
Population
#57
World Rank
77.4
Life Expectancy
$6,738
GDP Per Capita
Ecuador, #57 by world population
Ecuador Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Ecuador had a population of 4,590,891 in 1960 and 18,135,478 in 2024, a 4.0× growth over 64 years. The peak was 18,135,478 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.17%.
18,135,478
Population (2024)
4,590,891
Population (1960)
18,135,478
Peak (2024)
2.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,590,891 |
| 1961 | 4,722,331 |
| 1962 | 4,859,269 |
| 1963 | 5,001,716 |
| 1964 | 5,149,918 |
| 1965 | 5,303,963 |
| 1966 | 5,463,748 |
| 1967 | 5,629,057 |
| 1968 | 5,799,680 |
| 1969 | 5,975,236 |
| 1970 | 6,155,387 |
| 1971 | 6,340,052 |
| 1972 | 6,529,034 |
| 1973 | 6,722,033 |
| 1974 | 6,918,573 |
| 1975 | 7,118,251 |
| 1976 | 7,320,912 |
| 1977 | 7,526,819 |
| 1978 | 7,736,167 |
| 1979 | 7,948,869 |
| 1980 | 8,165,877 |
| 1981 | 8,386,910 |
| 1982 | 8,611,298 |
| 1983 | 8,840,417 |
| 1984 | 9,074,782 |
| 1985 | 9,311,154 |
| 1986 | 9,545,998 |
| 1987 | 9,779,290 |
| 1988 | 10,010,808 |
| 1989 | 10,241,852 |
| 1990 | 10,473,673 |
| 1991 | 10,702,380 |
| 1992 | 10,930,128 |
| 1993 | 11,154,274 |
| 1994 | 11,372,197 |
| 1995 | 11,590,514 |
| 1996 | 11,810,950 |
| 1997 | 12,031,127 |
| 1998 | 12,251,184 |
| 1999 | 12,470,795 |
| 2000 | 12,689,206 |
| 2001 | 12,910,740 |
| 2002 | 13,138,472 |
| 2003 | 13,372,306 |
| 2004 | 13,608,701 |
| 2005 | 13,846,163 |
| 2006 | 14,086,131 |
| 2007 | 14,328,773 |
| 2008 | 14,575,202 |
| 2009 | 14,825,954 |
| 2010 | 15,076,695 |
| 2011 | 15,326,227 |
| 2012 | 15,572,194 |
| 2013 | 15,807,128 |
| 2014 | 16,035,124 |
| 2015 | 16,266,225 |
| 2016 | 16,505,139 |
| 2017 | 16,759,519 |
| 2018 | 17,049,547 |
| 2019 | 17,340,021 |
| 2020 | 17,546,065 |
| 2021 | 17,682,454 |
| 2022 | 17,823,897 |
| 2023 | 17,980,083 |
| 2024 | 18,135,478 |
Demographics
| Population | 17,980,083 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.87% |
| Urban Population | 63.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.82 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 77.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 11.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 94.5% |
Economy & Trade
$6,738
GDP Per Capita
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
44.6
Gini Index (inequality)
57.0%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
7.6%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.8%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
94.5%
Literacy Rate
11.1
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
98.7%
Electricity Access
69.7%
Internet Users
95
Mobile Subs per 100
72.4
People per km2
-21,948
Net Migration
Environment
49.5%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
Ecuador in global context
Ecuador is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador has a population of 17,980,083, ranking #57 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.87%.
Life expectancy in Ecuador is 77.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 11.1 per 1,000 live births.
Ecuador's GDP per capita is $6,738. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
63.1% of Ecuador's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 72.4 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Ecuador is 94.5%. The country spends 3.8% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.