Ecuador
Pacific Peaks and Amazon Streets
Overview
A compact South American nation straddling the equator, encompassing the Galápagos Islands, Andean highlands, and Amazon rainforest within a remarkably small area.
Geographic Context
Region
Americas
Subregion
South America
Land Area
276,841 km²
Capital
Quito
Languages
Spanish
Currencies
United States dollar ($)
At a Glance
54
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
44
Freedom
75
Security
44
Life Expectancy
74 yrs
Median Age
28.4 yrs
Urbanization
65%
Cost Index
43
Housing Index
21
Healthcare Access
50/100
Climate
Average Temperature
22.0°C
Average AQI
73
Most Temperate Cities
1 Balzar 27.4°C
2 Colimes 27.4°C
3 Lomas de Sargentillo 27.3°C
4 Eloy Alfaro 27.3°C
5 Guayaquil 27.3°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Santo Domingo de los Colorados 33 AQI
2 Puerto Francisco de Orellana 54 AQI
3 Francisco de Orellana Canton 54 AQI
4 Nueva Loja 54 AQI
5 Pampanal de Bolívar 57 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 43
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 21
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 25.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 37.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 1/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 87 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 49
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 2.30% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 98 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025