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Ecuador's

Economic indicators

63

World ranked

Ecuador ranks 63 in the world by current economic output

$118.8bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

8

LATAM ranked

Ecuador is ranked 8 in LATAM by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Ecuador, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

1.4%

Current rate

▼ 0.8% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Ecuador's inflation rate

12 weeks

Maternity leave

Maternity: 12 weeks paid, 100% salary (75% by Social Security, 25% by employer), 2 weeks pre-due date. Paternity: 10 days paid, fully by employer. No specific parental leave in Ecuador.

70 days

Sick leave

Employees get up to 70 days of paid sick leave: days 0-3 at 50% by employer, days 4-70 split with 75% by Social Security and 25% by employer, and after 70 days, 66% by Social Security, 34% by employer.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Ecuador's

Labor market

Ecuador vs world population age distribution

14.5m

Population

Ecuador has a population of about 14.5m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

8 days

Minimum annual holidays

Minimum annual holidays reflect mandated leave. Hiring in countries with high allowances (over 25 days) may require emphasizing work-life balance when recruiting.

39 hrs

Average working full time week

Standard work hours are typically 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday. Overtime pay applies for hours worked beyond these limits.

3.4%

Current percentage

▼ 0.4% reduction

Ecuador's unemployment rate is healthy, indicating a well functioning labor market with good job opportunities for most people. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Ecuador's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • petroleum
  • food processing
  • chemicals

Ratio of males to females (by age)

78 / 53

Male

[ "In Ecuador there is a large gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating significant structural or cultural barriers preventing more equal gender parity." ]

Ecuador's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.