Ecuador Population Live (2026)
The live population of Ecuador, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Ecuador has an estimated population of about 17.8 million people in 2026 — 0.22% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 50th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Ecuador's latest birth rate (17 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (5.5 per 1,000).
Is the population of Ecuador growing?
Yes. Around 829 babies are born in Ecuador every day — about 35 an hour — while around 268 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 561 people a day, or about 204,674 a year: a growth rate of 1.15% before migration. If that rate held steady, it would take about 61 years for the population to double — though in most countries growth slows over time as families get smaller.
A birth rate of 17 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 26th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Ecuador's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Ecuador
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Per hour | 35 | 11 | 23 |
| Per day | 829 | 268 | 561 |
| Per week | 5,803 | 1,877 | 3,925 |
| Per year | 302,562 | 97,888 | 204,674 |
How crowded is Ecuador?
With about 17.8 million people living on 283,561 km², Ecuador has roughly 62.8 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (48th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Ecuador
A baby born in Ecuador today can expect to live about 77.5 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 36th of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $6,306 per person (46th of 72), Ecuador is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Ecuador at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 17,797,737 | 50 |
| Births per day | 829 | 48 |
| Deaths per day | 268 | 58 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 17 | 26 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 5.5 | 61 |
| Natural growth rate | 1.15% / year | 22 |
| Life expectancy | 77.5 years | 36 |
| Population density | 62.8 / km² | 48 |
| GDP per person | $6,306 | 46 |
| Area | 283,561 km² | — |
| Capital | Quito | — |
| Languages | Spanish | — |
| Currency | US Dollar ($) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Ecuador's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Ecuador's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ecuador in 2026?
The population of Ecuador in 2026 is estimated at about 17.8 million people, which is around 0.22% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Ecuador every day?
About 829 babies are born in Ecuador every day — roughly 35 per hour, or 302,562 per year — based on a birth rate of 17 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Ecuador every day?
About 268 people die in Ecuador every day — roughly 11 per hour, or 97,888 per year — based on a death rate of 5.5 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Ecuador growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 561 people a day, a natural growth rate of 1.15% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Ecuador?
Life expectancy at birth in Ecuador is about 77.5 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Ecuador population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Ecuador's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.