Ecuador Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Ecuador's population growth was 0.73% in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 14.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's population growth stood at 0.73% in 2025, a decline of +0.13pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.73% by 2025. Ecuador ranked 129th globally.
Ecuador’s population growth has slowed dramatically over the 65‑year series, falling from an early‑period peak of 2.99 % in 1968 to a trough of 0.73 % in 2025, the lowest rate recorded since the series began and ranking the country 129th globally. The long‑term decline reflects the combined impact of reduced fertility, increased urbanisation and the out‑migration of working‑age adults that accelerated after the 1990s economic crisis. By contrast, peers such as Finland and Denmark are still posting modest growth of 0.74 % and 0.77 % respectively, underscoring how Ecuador’s demographic transition is more advanced. The persistent low rate suggests that natural increase will contribute little to future population size, making migration and policy incentives for higher birth rates the primary levers that could alter the trajectory. If economic reforms stimulate employment and improve living standards, a modest rebound in growth could emerge, but absent such changes the downward trend is likely to continue.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.63% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.68% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.73% | −0.13pp | #129 |
| 2024 | 0.86% | −0.01pp | #103 |
| 2023 | 0.87% | +0.08pp | #97 |
| 2022 | 0.80% | +0.02pp | #95 |
| 2021 | 0.77% | −0.41pp | #105 |
| 2020 | 1.18% | −0.51pp | #119 |
| 2019 | 1.69% | −0.03pp | #145 |
| 2018 | 1.72% | +0.19pp | #143 |
| 2017 | 1.53% | +0.07pp | #134 |
| 2016 | 1.46% | +0.03pp | #135 |
| 2015 | 1.43% | −0.00pp | #127 |
| 2014 | 1.43% | −0.07pp | #125 |
| 2013 | 1.50% | −0.09pp | #128 |
| 2012 | 1.59% | −0.05pp | #134 |
| 2011 | 1.64% | −0.04pp | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador's population growth was 0.73% in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 14.7% decrease from the previous year.
Ecuador's population growth peaked at 2.99% in 1968.
The lowest population growth in Ecuador was 0.73% in 2025.
Ecuador ranks 129th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's population growth is projected to reach 0.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Ecuador in 2025 was 0.73%. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_population-growth,
title = {Ecuador Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}