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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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, the population of Ecuador amounted to approximately 18.2 million inhabitants, nearly equally distributed between male and female.

Ecuador Population: Urban: Guayaquil data was reported at 2,610,709.000 Person in Jun 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,601,528.000 Person for Mar 2019. Ecuador Population: Urban: Guayaquil data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,372,321.844 Person from Jun 2007 (Median) to Jun 2019, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,610,709.000 Person in Jun 2019 and a record low of 2,184,386.936 Person in Jun 2007. Ecuador Population: Urban: Guayaquil 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.G008: ENEMDU: Population: Urban.

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.

Historical dataset showing Ecuador population density by year from 1961 to 2022.

Ecuador Population: 20 to 24 Yrs Old data was reported at 1,455,114.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,433,761.000 Person for 2016. Ecuador Population: 20 to 24 Yrs Old data is updated yearly, averaging 1,289,140.000 Person from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,455,114.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 1,169,743.000 Person in 2001. Ecuador Population: 20 to 24 Yrs 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.G001: 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;

This map shows the total population in Ecuador in 2021, in a multiscale map (Country, Province, and Canton). Nationally, there are 17,888,474 people in Ecuador.The pop-up is configured to show the following information at each geography level:Total PopulationThe source of this data is Michael Bauer Research. The vintage of the data is 2021. This item was last updated in November, 2022 and is updated every 12-18 months as new annual figures are offered.Additional Esri Resources:Esri DemographicsThis item is for visualization purposes only and cannot be exported or used in analysis.We would love to hear from you. If you have any feedback regarding this item or Esri Demographics, please let us know.Permitted use of this data is covered in the DATA section of the Esri Master Agreement (E204CW) and these supplemental terms.

Ecuador Population: White data was reported at 232,431.718 Person in Jun 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 191,776.444 Person for Mar 2019. Ecuador Population: White data is updated quarterly, averaging 240,546.133 Person from Dec 2013 (Median) to Jun 2019, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 321,622.943 Person in Dec 2013 and a record low of 160,999.228 Person in Dec 2018. Ecuador Population: White 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.

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 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.

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.

Ecuador INEC Projection: Population data was reported at 17,510,643.000 Person in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 17,267,986.000 Person for 2019. Ecuador INEC Projection: Population data is updated yearly, averaging 17,267,986.000 Person from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2020, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,510,643.000 Person in 2020 and a record low of 17,023,408.000 Person in 2018. Ecuador INEC Projection: Population 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.G003: Population: Projection: National Institute of Statistics and Census.