Ecuador Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Ecuador's death rate was 5.4 in 2025, ranked 181st globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's death rate stood at 5.4 in 2025, a rise of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.4 by 2025. Ecuador ranked 181st globally.
Ecuador's death rate has exhibited a notable decline over the past six and a half decades, from its all-time peak of 15.31 in 1960 to a trough of 4.65 in 2018. However, the country has experienced a modest increase in the death rate since then, with the latest available figure standing at 5.42 in 2025. This places Ecuador at 181 globally in terms of death rates, closely followed by countries such as Morocco, Senegal, and São Tomé and Principe. The rapid improvement in mortality rates during the late 20th and early 21st centuries is a testament to Ecuador's advancements in healthcare and living standards. Nevertheless, the recent uptick in the death rate may be a cause for concern, and continued investments in healthcare infrastructure and disease prevention programs are crucial to maintaining the downward trend. A significant deterioration in Ecuador's public healthcare system or an increase in preventable diseases could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.4 | +0.3 | #181 |
| 2023 | 5.1 | −0.2 | #29 |
| 2022 | 5.4 | −1.7 | #31 |
| 2021 | 7.1 | −0.4 | #75 |
| 2020 | 7.5 | +2.7 | #99 |
| 2019 | 4.8 | +0.1 | #18 |
| 2018 | 4.6 | −0.4 | #18 |
| 2017 | 5.1 | +0.1 | #27 |
| 2016 | 5.0 | +0.1 | #25 |
| 2015 | 4.9 | +0.1 | #25 |
| 2014 | 4.8 | −0.0 | #24 |
| 2013 | 4.8 | −0.1 | #24 |
| 2012 | 4.9 | −0.0 | #24 |
| 2011 | 4.9 | +0.1 | #26 |
| 2010 | 4.8 | −0.0 | #25 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador's death rate was 5.4 in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.
Ecuador's death rate peaked at 15.3 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Ecuador was 4.6 in 2018.
Ecuador ranks 181st globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's death rate is projected to reach 5.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Ecuador in 2025 was 5.4. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_death-rate,
title = {Ecuador Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}