Ecuador Percentage of population by degree of urbanization 2026: 78.69 %
Ecuador's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026 is 78.69 % (estimate), up 0.3% from 2025. It ranks #92 of 237 countries.
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Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Ecuador ranks (2026)
#92 of 237
Percentage of population by degree of urbanization over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 78.69 % | +0.2 % | +0.26% | |
| 2025 | 78.49 % | +0.19 % | +0.25% | |
| 2024 | 78.3 % | +0.2 % | +0.25% | |
| 2023 | 78.1 % | +0.2 % | +0.26% | |
| 2022 | 77.9 % | +0.21 % | +0.26% | |
| 2021 | 77.69 % | +0.21 % | +0.27% | |
| 2020 | 77.48 % | +0.12 % | +0.16% | |
| 2019 | 77.36 % | +0.13 % | +0.16% | |
| 2018 | 77.24 % | +0.13 % | +0.17% | |
| 2017 | 77.11 % | +0.13 % | +0.17% | |
| 2016 | 76.97 % | +0.14 % | +0.18% | |
| 2015 | 76.83 % | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Ecuador: Percentage of population by degree of urbanization. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/ecuador/percentage-of-population-by-degree-of-urbanization
The figures on this page come from United Nations Population Division. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ecuador Percentage of population by degree of urbanization
What is Ecuador's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026?▾
Ecuador's percentage of population by degree of urbanization is 78.69 % in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.
Is Ecuador's percentage of population by degree of urbanization increasing or decreasing?▾
Ecuador's percentage of population by degree of urbanization rose by 0.3% from 2025 (78.49 %) to 2026 (78.69 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 2.2%.
How does Ecuador rank for percentage of population by degree of urbanization?▾
In 2026, Ecuador has the 92nd highest percentage of population by degree of urbanization out of 237 countries with data.
What was Ecuador's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2015?▾
In 2015, Ecuador's percentage of population by degree of urbanization was 76.83 %. By 2026 it rose by 2.4%.
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