La popolazione totale in Ecuador è stata stimata a 18,0 milioni di persone nel 2024, secondo le ultime cifre del censimento e le proiezioni di Trading Economics. Questa pagina fornisce - Popolazione dell'Ecuador - valori attuali, dati storici, previsioni, grafico, statistiche, calendario economico e notizie.

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.

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 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.

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

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

Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in Ecuador was reported at 8.8945 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Population ages 65 and above, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Over the displayed period, the working-age population in Ecuador exhibited a consistent and positive trend, culminating in its highest recorded number in the last reported month, with approximately ***** million inhabitants.

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.

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.

As of June 2024, over 40 percent of the surveyed population in Ecuador stated the main problem in the country was crime, drug trafficking or the situation with cartels. Corruption and unemployment followed with 22.37 percent and 15.39 percent respectively.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Ecuador (POPTOTECA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Ecuador and population.

Ecuador EC: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 8.684 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.749 % for 2016. Ecuador EC: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.125 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.579 % in 1991 and a record low of 7.867 % in 1969. Ecuador EC: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Ecuador EC: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 8.926 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.987 % for 2016. Ecuador EC: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.297 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.676 % in 1990 and a record low of 7.969 % in 1969. Ecuador EC: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

There were 4 976 000 Linkedin users in Ecuador in August 2024, which accounted for 26.9% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (2 600 000).

Population ages 25-29, male (% of male population) in Ecuador was reported at 8.6372 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ecuador - Population ages 25-29, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Over the displayed period, the employment rate in Ecuador exhibited a higher share among the male population compared to females, with the rates for females experiencing more fluctuations. During July 2024, the employment rate of females was around 95 percent, while for their male counterparts it was around 97.2 percent.

Key information about Ecuador Unemployment Rate

• Ecuador Unemployment Rate dropped to 3.38% in Dec 2024, from the previously reported figure of 3.97% in Sep 2024.
• Ecuador Unemployment Rate is updated quarterly, available from Dec 2013 to Dec 2024, with an average rate of 4.35%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 5.71% in Mar 2016 and a record low of 3.38% in Dec 2024.
• The data is reported by reported by CEIC Data.
• In the latest reports, Ecuador Population reached 17.97 million people in Dec 2024.

There were 5 206 000 Linkedin users in Ecuador in November 2024, which accounted for 28.1% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (2 700 000).

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Ecuador (SPPOP65UPTOZSECU) from 1960 to 2024 about Ecuador, 65-years +, and population.