Ecuador's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 115.0 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 6,390 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 1.5% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2021, services accounted for 59% of overall GDP, manufacturing 17%, other industrial activity 15%, and agriculture 9%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 61% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 15%, fixed investment 22%, and net exports 2%.International trade:
In 2021, manufactured products made up 6% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 32%, food 48%, ores and metals 7% and agricultural raw materials 4%, with other categories accounting for 3% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 65% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 19%, food 12%, ores and metals 2% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other goods accounting for 1% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 33 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 30 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 1.5% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Ecuador, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Ecuador's fiscal deficit averaged 5.2% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 4.6% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Ecuador's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 1.9% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Ecuador inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Ecuador's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 8.48%, up from 8.17% a decade earlier. See our Ecuador monetary policy page for additional details.
36 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 21 expert analysts.
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