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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
Pampanal de Bolívar Cuenca Puerto Francisco de Orellana Santo Domingo de los Colorados San Vicente Montecristi Cantón Portoviejo Playas Lomas de Sargentillo Eloy Alfaro Coronel Marcelino Maridueña Balzar
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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
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