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Ecuador

South America

Comprehensive economic, trade, industry and opportunity intelligence for Ecuador.

Capital Quito
Population 18.29M (2025)
Currency US Dollar (USD)
Language Spanish
Government Presidential republic
Region South America
Income Level Upper middle income (World Bank)

Key Economic Indicators

Latest Available Data
GDP (Nominal)$130.32B (2025)Annual data
GDP Growth (Real)3.73% (2025)Annual data
GDP Per Capita$7,125.28 (2025)Annual data
Inflation (CPI, annual)0.71% (2025)Annual data
Unemployment (modeled ILO)3.31% (2025)Annual data
Population18.29M (2025)Annual data
Source: World Bank. Annual data; each card displays its own reference year. View More Economic Data

Trade Overview (Goods)

Merchandise Exports$37.15B (2025)
Merchandise Imports$32.65B (2025)
Trade Balance$4.5B (2025)
Source: World Bank merchandise trade. Balance uses a common year.

Top Trading Partners — Total Goods Trade

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Source: UN Comtrade; annual goods trade
  1. 1.Oil
  2. 2.Shrimp & Fisheries
  3. 3.Bananas
  4. 4.Flowers
  5. 5.Mining
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Market Outlook

Ecuador is a upper-middle-income economy in South America with nominal GDP of $130.32B (2025) and real growth of 3.73% (2025). Key sectors include Oil, Shrimp & Fisheries and Bananas. Explore dated official statistics, trade flows and ATN business opportunities for Ecuador.

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Investment Indicators

Latest Available Data
FDI Net Inflows$1.3B (2025)Annual data
Inward FDI StockData unavailableUNCTAD · annual observation pending refresh
Doing Business Rank (historical)Data unavailableHistorical series

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Land Area 248,360 km² (2023)
Time Zone UTC−5
Major Ports Guayaquil, Posorja, Manta
Major Airports Quito (UIO), Guayaquil (GYE)
Internet Users (% population) 77.17% (2024)
Mobile Subscriptions 18.43M (2024)
Source: World Bank (land, internet, mobile). Time zone, ports and airports: ATN editorial reference. View More Country Data

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