Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Ecuador
Ecuador: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
102nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
152,228 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Ecuador, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Ecuador stood at 1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Ecuador peaked at 1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 152,228 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Ecuador 102nd out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 152,228 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 152,387 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 157,419 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 169,448 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1965 | 174,823 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1966 | 182,165 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 204,687 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 1968 | 213,840 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 213,155 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 228,825 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1971 | 237,316 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 242,993 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 206,203 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -15.1% |
| 1974 | 190,168 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 1975 | 213,649 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1976 | 225,946 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 235,071 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 246,514 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 256,799 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 265,913 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 281,933 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 278,023 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 275,389 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 274,255 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 278,415 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 260,163 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1987 | 258,712 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 238,531 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 1989 | 242,824 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 264,263 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1991 | 272,170 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 276,120 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 252,624 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -8.5% |
| 1994 | 256,258 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 256,683 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 263,456 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 250,105 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 276,520 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 258,848 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 288,407 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 296,570 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 326,993 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 2003 | 349,997 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 401,813 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 483,141 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +20.2% |
| 2006 | 525,270 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 558,923 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 628,531 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 607,066 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 660,348 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 743,324 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 795,313 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 870,905 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 885,767 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 807,284 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 799,082 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 859,068 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 896,199 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 929,477 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 856,829 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 967,841 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 2022 | 1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 80% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 72% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 180,017 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 152,228 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 213,840 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 228,348 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 190,168 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 256,799 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 265,416 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 238,531 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 281,933 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 262,705 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 250,105 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 276,520 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 446,671 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 288,407 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 628,531 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 824,677 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 660,348 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 929,477 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 969,432 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 856,829 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
- 99 Moldova 1.06 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 100 Nepal 1.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 101 Latvia 1.04 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 103 Finland 952,678 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 104 Tunisia 951,126 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 105 Ghana 944,434 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Ecuador
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.51 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 191.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.01 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 71.04 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 41.84 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Ecuador?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Ecuador was 1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 152,228 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Ecuador rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Ecuador ranks 102nd out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.