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Read MoreEcuador is 83rd in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2011, Ecuador has moved up the rankings table by 14 places.
Ecuador performs most strongly in Natural Environment and Personal Freedom but is weakest in Social Capital. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Safety & Security.
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