In 1800, the population of the region that makes up present-day Ecuador was approximately half a million people. This figure would begin to grow following Ecuador’s breakaway from the Spanish empire, first into the state of Gran Colombia in 1822, and then as its own fully independent republic in 1830. The Ecuadorian population would grow slowly but steadily throughout the 19th century, and by 1900, the country would have just under one and a half million people. Beginning in the 1930s, however, population growth would begin to increase more and more rapidly, as reforms and modernization programs begun under José María Velasco Ibarra would allow for an increasingly large population to be supported. As a result, Ecuador’s population would triple from a little over two million in 1930, to over six million in 1970. This growth would remain steady well into the 21st century, and in 2020, Ecuador is estimated to have a population of approximately 17.6 million.

The total population in Ecuador was estimated at 18.0 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Ecuador Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population of Ecuador was estimated at approximately 17.97 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 9.97 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 850 thousand people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Historical chart and dataset showing total population for Ecuador by year from 1950 to 2025.

Ecuador Population: Indigenous data was reported at 1,438,078.333 Person in Jun 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,498,905.328 Person for Mar 2019. Ecuador Population: Indigenous data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,152,186.526 Person from Dec 2013 (Median) to Jun 2019, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,498,905.328 Person in Mar 2019 and a record low of 916,773.687 Person in Dec 2013. Ecuador Population: Indigenous data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Census. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ecuador – Table EC.G007: ENEMDU: Population.

Ecuador EC: Population: Growth data was reported at 1.453 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.480 % for 2016. Ecuador EC: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 2.430 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.924 % in 1967 and a record low of 1.453 % in 2017. Ecuador EC: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ecuador – Table EC.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Ecuador Population: Census: Age: 5 to 9 Years Old data was reported at 1,526,806.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,362,121.000 Person for 2001. Ecuador Population: Census: Age: 5 to 9 Years Old data is updated yearly, averaging 1,362,121.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,526,806.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 1,261,915.000 Person in 1990. Ecuador Population: Census: Age: 5 to 9 Years Old data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Census. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ecuador – Table EC.G002: Population: Census.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 15 to 64 for Ecuador (SPPOP1564TOZSECU) from 1960 to 2024 about Ecuador, 15 to 64 years, and population.

Key information about Ecuador population

• The Ecuador population reached 18.0 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 17.8 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 18.0 million people in Dec 2024 and a record low of 3.2 million people in Dec 1950

• In the latest reports, Ecuador Unemployment Rate increased to 4.0 % in Sep 2024
• Monthly earnings of the Ecuador population was 444.0 USD in Dec 2019
• Ecuador Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 65.5 % in Sep 2024

Population in largest city in Ecuador was reported at 3193267 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2023, there were more than 6 million women between 15 and 64 years old in Ecuador. The youngest age range - from 0 to 14 years - is the only one where the male population exceeds that of women. That year, the population of Ecuador was estimated at 18.1 million inhabitants.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Ecuador was reported at 27.08 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population, female (% of total population) in Ecuador was reported at 50.15 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population, total in Ecuador was reported at 18135478 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Urban population (% of total population) in Ecuador was reported at 64.79 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Access to electricity (% of population) in Ecuador was reported at 98.7 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Access to electricity (% of population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

This statistic shows the total population of Ecuador from 2020 to 2022, with projections up until 2030. In 2022, the total population of Ecuador amounted to approximately 17.72 million inhabitants. Ecuador's population The population of Ecuador continues to increase slowly but steadily. In 2014, the total population of Ecuador amounted to around 16 million. Yet, the population growth rate has been decreasing slightly since 2008. This means that more people have died than were born and/or more people have migrated out of as opposed to into the country. The fertility rate has been decreasing as well; ten years ago the fertility rate stood at around 3 children per woman, but today it stands at around 2.5 children per woman. This decrease has likely caused the slump in the population growth rate, even though it still remains above the natural replacement rate of 2, causing the population to still grow overall. Further, Ecuador’s life expectancy is around 76 years nowadays, with the percentage of adults aged over 65 years being less than seven percent (451305). The population of Ecuador is quite young, with about a third of the population under 14 years of age. The population is spread all over the country: Guayaquil and Quito are the largest cities in Ecuador and home to close to 4 million people combined. All other cities are smaller and the majority of them inhabit less than 250,000 people.

Population ages 50-54, female (% of female population) in Ecuador was reported at 5.2171 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Population ages 50-54, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

There were 15 323 600 Facebook users in Ecuador in March 2025, which accounted for 82.8% of its entire population. The slight majority of them were women - 50%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (4 500 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 2 100 000.

Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) in Ecuador was reported at 8.4494 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.