Terms of trade adjustment in Ecuador
Ecuador: Terms of trade adjustment was 1.74 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.74 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 32.6%
World rank
73rd
of 178 countries
All-time high
2.60 billion constant LCU
in 1985
All-time low
-7.83 billion constant LCU
in 1999
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Ecuador, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Ecuador recorded 1.74 billion constant LCU for terms of trade adjustment in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.6% on the previous year and up 175.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Ecuador peaked at 2.60 billion constant LCU in 1985 and was at its lowest, -7.83 billion constant LCU, in 1999.
Ecuador ranks 73rd of 178 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.
Terms of trade adjustment in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 596.66 million constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 557.01 million constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 1962 | 645.15 million constant LCU | +15.8% |
| 1963 | 641.44 million constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 668.30 million constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1965 | 632.38 million constant LCU | -5.4% |
| 1966 | 826.55 million constant LCU | +30.7% |
| 1967 | 887.99 million constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 1968 | 1.00 billion constant LCU | +13.1% |
| 1969 | 903.45 million constant LCU | -10.1% |
| 1970 | 1.06 billion constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 1971 | 1.03 billion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 147.10 million constant LCU | -85.8% |
| 1973 | -1.37 billion constant LCU | -1032.2% |
| 1974 | 529.15 million constant LCU | -138.6% |
| 1975 | -269.79 million constant LCU | -151.0% |
| 1976 | 146.96 million constant LCU | -154.5% |
| 1977 | 1.29 billion constant LCU | +776.8% |
| 1978 | 177.21 million constant LCU | -86.2% |
| 1979 | 1.97 billion constant LCU | +1010.4% |
| 1980 | 2.55 billion constant LCU | +29.6% |
| 1981 | 2.14 billion constant LCU | -16.1% |
| 1982 | 1.43 billion constant LCU | -33.3% |
| 1983 | 1.17 billion constant LCU | -17.9% |
| 1984 | 1.40 billion constant LCU | +19.6% |
| 1985 | 2.60 billion constant LCU | +85.6% |
| 1986 | -1.15 billion constant LCU | -144.1% |
| 1987 | -970.52 million constant LCU | -15.3% |
| 1988 | -4.09 billion constant LCU | +321.7% |
| 1989 | -3.82 billion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 1990 | -2.09 billion constant LCU | -45.2% |
| 1991 | -2.33 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 1992 | -1.90 billion constant LCU | -18.4% |
| 1993 | -5.75 billion constant LCU | +202.3% |
| 1994 | -6.26 billion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 1995 | -6.81 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1996 | -6.14 billion constant LCU | -9.8% |
| 1997 | -6.36 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1998 | -7.74 billion constant LCU | +21.7% |
| 1999 | -7.83 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2000 | -4.77 billion constant LCU | -39.1% |
| 2001 | -4.97 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2002 | -4.15 billion constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 2003 | -3.61 billion constant LCU | -13.2% |
| 2004 | -4.44 billion constant LCU | +23.0% |
| 2005 | -3.40 billion constant LCU | -23.4% |
| 2006 | -1.90 billion constant LCU | -44.2% |
| 2007 | -229.15 million constant LCU | -87.9% |
| 2008 | 1.53 billion constant LCU | -768.6% |
| 2009 | -1.34 billion constant LCU | -187.6% |
| 2010 | -225.95 million constant LCU | -83.2% |
| 2011 | 1.23 billion constant LCU | -645.8% |
| 2012 | 744.50 million constant LCU | -39.6% |
| 2013 | 1.03 billion constant LCU | +37.9% |
| 2014 | 1.32 billion constant LCU | +28.6% |
| 2015 | -2.32 billion constant LCU | -276.0% |
| 2016 | -1.52 billion constant LCU | -34.6% |
| 2017 | -431.88 million constant LCU | -71.6% |
| 2018 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 33.42 million constant LCU | — |
| 2020 | -1.10 billion constant LCU | -3390.6% |
| 2021 | -676.46 million constant LCU | -38.5% |
| 2022 | -1.26 billion constant LCU | +85.6% |
| 2023 | -1.32 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 2.59 billion constant LCU | -296.7% |
| 2025 | 1.74 billion constant LCU | -32.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 736.34 million constant LCU | 557.01 million constant LCU | 1.00 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 471.24 million constant LCU | -1.37 billion constant LCU | 1.97 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 126.15 million constant LCU | -4.09 billion constant LCU | 2.60 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -5.32 billion constant LCU | -7.83 billion constant LCU | -1.90 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.73 billion constant LCU | -4.97 billion constant LCU | 1.53 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -14.29 million constant LCU | -2.32 billion constant LCU | 1.32 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.24 million constant LCU | -1.32 billion constant LCU | 2.59 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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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)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 11.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2446 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 1,743 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 11.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.2446 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 1,743 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 8.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9668 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Ecuador?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Ecuador was 1.74 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 2.60 billion constant LCU in 1985.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.83 billion constant LCU in 1999.
- How does Ecuador rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Ecuador ranks 73rd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 175.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.