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Read MoreEcuador is 85th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Ecuador has moved up the rankings table by 11 places.
Ecuador performs most strongly in Natural Environment and Personal Freedom but is weakest in Enterprise Conditions. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Enterprise Conditions.
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