Ecuador
Republic of Ecuador
People: Ecuadorean
Ecuador is located in South America and has a population of around 18.1 million. Its capital city is Quito, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
By the numbers, Ecuador is the 70th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.23% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 73rd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 65 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Ecuador — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Quito |
| Continent | South America |
| Region | South America |
| Population | 18,103,660 |
| Area | 276,841 km² |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) $ |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +593 |
| Internet TLD | .ec |
| Timezones | UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | EC / ECU |
| Borders | Colombia, Peru |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ecuador
What is the capital and currency of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito and the currency is the United States dollar (USD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
What currency does Ecuador use?
Ecuador uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Ecuador?
The official language of Ecuador is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Ecuador?
The international dialling code for Ecuador is +593.
What side of the road does Ecuador drive on?
Ecuador drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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