Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Ecuador
Ecuador: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 0.2338 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.2338 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
168th
of 179 countries
All-time high
1.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1971
All-time low
0.2262 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2016
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Ecuador, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Ecuador is 0.2338 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Ecuador peaked at 1.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.2262 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2016.
That places Ecuador 168th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.9853 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 1.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.2% |
| 1962 | 1.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.3% |
| 1963 | 1.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.9% |
| 1964 | 1.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 1965 | 1.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1966 | 1.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 1.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.7% |
| 1968 | 1.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 1969 | 1.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.0% |
| 1970 | 1.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 1.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.1% |
| 1972 | 1.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.5% |
| 1973 | 1.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 1.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 1975 | 0.9687 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 1976 | 0.8401 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 1977 | 0.8126 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 0.7799 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1979 | 0.6714 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1980 | 0.5824 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 1981 | 0.4626 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.6% |
| 1982 | 0.5204 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 0.4697 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1984 | 0.4593 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 1985 | 0.4915 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 0.5476 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 0.7094 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +29.5% |
| 1988 | 0.6277 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1989 | 0.6167 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 0.5534 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 1991 | 0.5549 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 0.5444 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 0.5172 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 0.5003 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 0.5172 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 0.4378 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 1997 | 0.4726 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 0.5067 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 0.4937 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 0.6239 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.4% |
| 2001 | 0.5017 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.6% |
| 2002 | 0.518 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 0.4358 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 2004 | 0.3997 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 0.3987 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 0.386 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 0.3783 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 0.3524 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 0.3312 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 0.3314 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 0.2966 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 2012 | 0.2697 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 0.2639 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 0.2622 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 0.2625 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 0.2262 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 0.2407 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 0.2447 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 0.2469 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 0.2265 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 0.246 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 0.2487 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 0.2393 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 0.2369 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 0.2338 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 0.2338 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 0.2338 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 18% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9853 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6714 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5487 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4593 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.7094 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5098 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4378 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5549 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4326 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3312 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6239 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2645 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2262 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3314 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2385 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2265 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2487 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
- 165 Brazil 0.2602 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 166 France 0.2495 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 167 Bahrain 0.2353 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 169 Spain 0.2324 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 170 Italy 0.2174 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 171 Bermuda 0.2053 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 41.84 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Ecuador?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Ecuador was 0.2338 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 1.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1971.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2262 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2016.
- How does Ecuador rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Ecuador ranks 168th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.