What is the Population of Ecuador?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Ecuador has a population of approximately 18,103,660 people, making it the 70th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.23% of the world's population. With a land area of 276,841 km², the population density is roughly 65 people per km².
| Population | 18,103,660 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 70th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.23% |
| Area | 276,841 km² |
| Population density | 65 / km² |
| Demonym | Ecuadorean |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 18,103,660 | 70th |
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 67th |
| Romania | 19,036,031 | 68th |
| Senegal | 18,593,258 | 69th |
| Netherlands | 18,100,436 | 71st |
| Guatemala | 18,079,810 | 72nd |
| Cambodia | 17,577,760 | 73rd |
Ecuador compared with its neighbours
Ecuador in context
- Ecuador covers 276,841 km², making it the 73rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Colombia, Peru.
- With 18,103,660 people, Ecuador holds about 4.1% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Ecuador is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Ecuador — FAQ
What is the population of Ecuador?
The population of Ecuador is approximately 18,103,660 (18.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Ecuador in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Ecuador at approximately 18,103,660 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Ecuador is the 70th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Ecuador?
Approximately 18,103,660 people live in Ecuador, making it the 70th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Ecuador rank by population?
Ecuador is the 70th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.23%.
What is the population density of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a population density of roughly 65 people per km², based on a land area of 276,841 km².
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