Urban Population: Ecuador

Analysis# Ecuador Urban Population Ecuador's urban population reached 63.238% in 2024, marking the highest level on record. This represents a dramatic shift from 1960, when only 34.695% of Ecuadorians lived in urban areas—an 82.3% increase over six decades. The country has now crossed the threshold where urban dwellers comprise nearly two-thirds of the total population, reflecting the broader Latin American pattern of rapid urbanization during the latter half of the 20th century. The past decade reveals a steady, consistent upward trajectory with annual increases averaging 0.03 to 0.04 percentage points. Since 2015, Ecuador's urban share has climbed gradually from 62.959% to the current peak, suggesting urbanization continues at a measured pace rather than accelerating. If this trend persists, Ecuador's urban population will likely continue growing incrementally, potentially approaching 64% within the next five years.