Ecuador
South America
Ecuador is a country in South America with a population of 18,001,000. Its capital is Quito and the currency is the US Dollar ($). GDP per capita is around $6,500, the main language is Spanish.
CapitalQuito
Population18,001,000
Area283,561 km²
Density63 /km²
ContinentSouth America
CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
Calling code+593
GDP / capita$6,500 Upper-middle income
Govt debt54.4% of GDP
Driving sideRight
Population & life expectancy
Population17,980,079
From 500,000 in 1800 to 17,980,079 in 2023
Life expectancy77.4 yrs
From 48.4 yrs in 1950 to 77.4 yrs in 2023
Bordering countries
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hola
- Good morning Buenos días
- Good day Buenas tardes
- Good evening Buenas noches
- Good night Buenas noches
- Thank you Gracias
- Please Por favor
- Excuse me Perdóname
- Sorry Lo siento
- 1 Uno
- 2 Dos
- 3 Tres
- 4 Cuatro
- 5 Cinco
- 6 Seis
- 7 Siete
- 8 Ocho
- 9 Nueve
- 10 Diez
Frequently asked questions
What country is EC?
EC is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Ecuador, a country in South America with its capital at Quito.
What language do they speak in Ecuador?
The main language spoken in Ecuador is Spanish (Español). Spanish for "hello" is "Hola".
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
What is the country calling code for Ecuador?
The international dialling code for Ecuador is +593. Its two-letter country code is EC.
What currency is used in Ecuador?
Ecuador uses the US Dollar ($), currency code USD.
What is the population of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a population of about 18,001,000 people across 283,561 km².