Ecuador Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Ecuador's fertility rate was 1.71 in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's fertility rate stood at 1.71 in 2025, a decline of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.71 by 2025. Ecuador ranked 122nd globally.
Ecuador’s total fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span from 6.72 children per woman in 1960 to just 1.71 in 2025, placing the country at rank 122 globally. The decline mirrors a broader Latin American transition in which urbanisation, expanded female education and the diffusion of modern contraceptives reduced desired family size. By 2025 the rate equals that of Brunei Darussalam, Barbados and North Macedonia, and lies only marginally above Georgia’s 1.69, indicating that Ecuador now shares a low‑fertility profile with several small, relatively high‑income economies. The all‑time trough of 1.71 coincides with the post‑2000 demographic transition, when the country’s median age rose above 30 and labour‑force participation among women increased sharply. If fertility remains below replacement level, Ecuador will likely experience continued population ageing, prompting policy adjustments in pensions, health care and immigration to sustain economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.65 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.71 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.71 | −0.12 | #122 |
| 2023 | 1.82 | −0.04 | #101 |
| 2022 | 1.86 | −0.05 | #104 |
| 2021 | 1.91 | −0.06 | #104 |
| 2020 | 1.97 | −0.07 | #102 |
| 2019 | 2.04 | −0.08 | #106 |
| 2018 | 2.11 | −0.02 | #109 |
| 2017 | 2.13 | +0.01 | #107 |
| 2016 | 2.12 | −0.09 | #108 |
| 2015 | 2.21 | −0.07 | #108 |
| 2014 | 2.27 | −0.09 | #113 |
| 2013 | 2.36 | −0.15 | #118 |
| 2012 | 2.51 | −0.10 | #122 |
| 2011 | 2.61 | −0.01 | #130 |
| 2010 | 2.62 | −0.06 | #131 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador's fertility rate was 1.71 in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from the previous year.
Ecuador's fertility rate peaked at 6.72 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Ecuador was 1.71 in 2025.
Ecuador ranks 122nd globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.71 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Ecuador in 2025 was 1.71. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_fertility-rate,
title = {Ecuador Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}