| Official name | Republic of Ecuador |
| Date established | 24 May 1822 (Independence from Spain) |
| Region | Americas — South America |
| Capital city | Quito |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~18.3 million |
| Area | 256,370 km² |
| Density | ~71/km² |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
| Official language | Spanish (Quechua & Shuar also recognized) |
| Time zone | ECT (UTC−5), Galápagos Islands GALT (UTC−6) |
| Calling code | +593 |
| Major religions | Christianity (Catholic majority) |
| Emergency – Police | 911 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 911 |
| National symbol | Andean condor |
| National flower | Rose (major export) |
| National animal | Andean condor |
| National sport | Football (soccer) |
| Literacy rate | ~95% |
| Human Development Index | ~0.759 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$130–140 billion |
| Major industry | Oil, agriculture, bananas, shrimp, flowers, tourism |
| National festival | Independence Day — 10 August |
| Climate | Tropical along coast & Amazon, temperate highlands, dry in Galápagos |
