ECU · Latin America & Caribbean / Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
Total Population
18.29 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
77.6 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,289,896 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.85 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 72.4 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 14.82 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 5.21 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.81 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 77.6 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 10.9 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 93.5 percent | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 63.4 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Spanish
Official
Religions
Roman Catholic
Major
68.2%
Protestant
19.0%
None
8.2%
Other
2.3%
Jehovah's Witness
1.4%
Don't Know/No Response
1.0%