Ecuador
Ecuador is a country in South America (South America). Its capital is Quito. It has about 18,289,896 inhabitants (70th of 194 by population) and covers 276,841 km² (73rd of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Quito |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Region | South America |
| Population | 18,289,896 (2025) |
| Area | 276,841 km² |
| Currencies | United States dollar ($) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Demonym | Ecuadorean |
| Borders | Colombia, Peru |
Sources: world-countries (mledoze/countries) · flag-icons · Wikidata (P36 capital) · World Bank, SP.POP.TOTL. Last verified: 2026-10-09. Details and licenses