Value of imported goods as a share of GDP in Ecuador
Ecuador: Value of imported goods as a share of GDP was 27.3% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Value of imported goods as a share of GDP in Ecuador, 1939–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Ecuador is 27.3%, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and up 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Ecuador peaked at 30.6% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4.9%, in 1950.
Ecuador ranks 144th of 193 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 8.2% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 1 |
| 1940s | 6.5% | 5.4% | 8.6% | 10 |
| 1950s | 6.1% | 4.9% | 7.3% | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.2% | 5.4% | 9.9% | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.0% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.9% | 8.5% | 16.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.5% | 12.6% | 19.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.0% | 18.8% | 30.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.8% | 27.3% | 30.6% | 5 |
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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 value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Ecuador?
- Value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Ecuador was 27.3% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest value of imported goods as a share of gdp recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 30.6% in 2011.
- What is the lowest value of imported goods as a share of gdp recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.9% in 1950.
- How does Ecuador rank for value of imported goods as a share of gdp?
- Ecuador ranks 144th out of 193 countries with data for 2014.
- Is value of imported goods as a share of gdp rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Value of imported goods as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimates correspond to merchandise import-to-GDP ratios for countries and regions. All ratios are taken at current prices. See source for more details.