Ecuador GDP Per Capita (2026)
Ecuador has a diversified South American economy supported by oil, agriculture, fisheries, manufacturing, tourism, trade, and services. GDP per capita provides a useful perspective on how the country’s economic production compares with population and complements the broader measure of total GDP. Explore Ecuador’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$7,575
Est. in USD
World Rank
#103
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.2%
+$376
South America Rank
#10
Out of 12 countries
1. Ecuador GDP Per Capita in 2026
Ecuador’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across energy, agriculture, services, industry, and trade. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a more standardized measure for comparing Ecuador with countries of different sizes. It helps show how national economic production translates into output generated on a per-person basis.
2. Ecuador GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Ecuador GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,575 | +5.2% |
| 2025 | $7,199 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $6,891 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $6,773 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $6,556 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | $6,085 | +11.2% |
| 2020 | $5,470 | -11.8% |
| 2019 | $6,199 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | $6,293 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | $6,221 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | $5,908 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | $5,975 | -7.0% |
| 2014 | $6,422 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | $6,144 | +8.1% |
| 2012 | $5,682 | +9.1% |
| 2011 | $5,210 | +13.8% |
| 2010 | $4,579 | +11.4% |
| 2009 | $4,111 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | $4,258 | +20.5% |
| 2007 | $3,534 | +7.2% |
| 2006 | $3,298 | +11.4% |
| 2005 | $2,961 | +12.5% |
| 2004 | $2,633 | +11.7% |
| 2003 | $2,358 | +12.4% |
| 2002 | $2,097 | +15.0% |
| 2001 | $1,824 | +29.8% |
| 2000 | $1,405 | -8.5% |
| 1999 | $1,536 | -29.2% |
| 1998 | $2,170 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | $2,165 | +10.6% |
| 1996 | $1,957 | +2.8% |
| 1995 | $1,903 | +6.6% |
| 1994 | $1,786 | +18.2% |
| 1993 | $1,511 | +14.3% |
| 1992 | $1,322 | +7.0% |
| 1991 | $1,236 | +9.7% |
| 1990 | $1,127 | -0.8% |
| 1989 | $1,136 | -4.2% |
| 1988 | $1,186 | -7.3% |
| 1987 | $1,280 | -8.9% |
| 1986 | $1,405 | -28.5% |
| 1985 | $1,964 | +13.9% |
| 1984 | $1,725 | +3.6% |
| 1983 | $1,665 | -14.5% |
| 1982 | $1,947 | -2.9% |
| 1981 | $2,006 | -0.4% |
| 1980 | $2,015 | — |
4. Ecuador GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+24.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+28.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+129.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Ecuador’s GDP per capita can be influenced by oil prices, export demand, domestic consumption, investment, inflation, employment, and population changes. Because petroleum remains an important part of the economy, energy-market fluctuations can affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through different commodity cycles and periods of economic adjustment.
5. Ecuador GDP Per Capita vs South America and World
Ecuador
$7,575
South America Average
$13,752
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Ecuador’s GDP per capita is approximately
44.9%
below the
South America average
and
69.9%
below the world average.
6. Ecuador GDP Per Capita Ranking in South America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Peru | $10,960 |
| #7 | Colombia | $10,104 |
| #8 | Paraguay | $9,372 |
| #9 | Suriname | $8,856 |
| #10 | Ecuador | $7,575 |
| #11 | Bolivia | $6,333 |
| #12 | Venezuela | $4,140 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Ecuador
Ecuador GDP (Nominal)
$138.2 Billion
(2026)
Ecuador GDP Per Capita
$7,575
(2026)
Ecuador’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity produced across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP shows Ecuador’s overall economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer complementary views of economic performance.
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8. Ecuador GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $7,839 | +3.5% |
| 2028 | $8,103 | +3.4% |
| 2029 | $8,390 | +3.5% |
| 2030 | $8,707 | +3.8% |
Ecuador GDP per capita is projected to reach $8,707 by 2030, representing a 14.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Ecuador GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Ecuador GDP per capita is estimated at $7,575 in 2026.
It ranks #103 globally and #10 in South America.
GDP per capita increased by 5.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 24.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 28.2%.
It is approximately 44.9% below the South America average.
It is approximately 69.9% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $8,707 by 2030, 14.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Ecuador GDP Per Capita FAQs
Ecuador GDP per capita is estimated at $7,575 in 2026.
Ecuador ranks #103 globally and #10 in South America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.2% compared with 2025.
Ecuador GDP per capita was approximately $5,975 in 2015.
Ecuador GDP per capita is approximately 44.9% below the South America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.