Annual growth of GDP per capita in Ecuador
Ecuador: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 2.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Ecuador, 1961–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
Ecuador recorded 2.9% for annual growth of gdp per capita in 2025.
The figure is up 202.4% on the previous year and up 318.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Ecuador peaked at 10.7% in 1973 and was at its lowest, -10.3%, in 2020.
That places Ecuador 87th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8% | -3.3% | 4.3% | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.3% | -1.2% | 10.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1% | -2.9% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3% | -6.4% | 2.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.1% | -0.6% | 5.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | -2.1% | 6.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7% | -10.3% | 8.6% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Ecuador
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 3.5% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 6,165 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 13.2% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 112.75 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,165 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.01 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.01 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 9.98 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Ecuador?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Ecuador was 2.9% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 10.7% in 1973.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.3% in 2020.
- How does Ecuador rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Ecuador ranks 87th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 318.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.