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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 0 to 14 for Ecuador (SPPOP0014TOZSECU) from 1960 to 2024 about 0 to 14 years, Ecuador, and population.

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.

In 2023, the share of urban population in Ecuador remained nearly unchanged at around 64.79 percent. Nevertheless, 2023 still represents a peak in the share in Ecuador. A population may be defined as urban depending on the size (population or area) or population density of the village, town, or city. The urbanization rate then refers to the share of the total population who live in an urban setting. International comparisons may be inconsistent due to differing parameters for what constitutes an urban center.Find more key insights for the share of urban population in countries like Peru and Bolivia.

Ecuador Population: Carchi data was reported at 184,136.000 Person in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 182,719.000 Person for 2017. Ecuador Population: Carchi data is updated yearly, averaging 178,228.000 Person from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2018, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 184,136.000 Person in 2018 and a record low of 171,746.000 Person in 2010. Ecuador Population: Carchi 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: by Province.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Ecuador was reported at 8.344 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Ecuador (SPPOPGROWECU) from 1961 to 2024 about Ecuador, population, and rate.

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 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 August of 2025.

Urban population (% of total population) in Ecuador was reported at 65.03 % in 2024, 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 July of 2025.

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

The crude birth rate in Ecuador decreased to 15.03 live births per 1,000 inhabitants compared to the previous year. This marks the lowest rate during the observed period. Notably, the rate is continuously decreasing over the last years.The crude birth rate refers to the number of live births in a given year, expressed per 1,000 population. When studied in combination with the crude death rate, the rate of natural population increase can be determined.Find more statistics on other topics about Ecuador with key insights such as total fertility rate, death rate, and total life expectancy at birth.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Quito, Ecuador metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population ages 35-39, male (% of male population) in Ecuador was reported at 7.487 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Population ages 35-39, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

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 August of 2025.

Population ages 15-64, female in Ecuador was reported at 6089686 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Population ages 15-64, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.