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Read MoreEcuador is 80th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2009, Ecuador has moved up the rankings table by 14 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 Safety & Security.
Visit our Rankings table to see how Ecuador compares to other countries.