Population

The biggest differences first
Surface area
Bolivia is higher
Nominal GDP
Ecuador is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Ecuador’s population is 46% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of 5,722,163.
Surface area
Bolivia’s surface area is 329% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of 842,210 km².
Population density
Ecuador’s population density is 526% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of 59.4 /km².
Nominal GDP
Ecuador’s nominal GDP is 127% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of $69.79 billion.
GDP per capita
Ecuador’s GDP per capita is 55% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of $2,454.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Sucre
Quito
Population
12,413,315
18,135,478
Surface area
1,098,580 km²
256,370 km²
Population density
11.3 /km²
70.7 /km²
Nominal GDP
$54.88 billion · 2024
$124.68 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$4,421 · 2024
$6,875 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Bolivian boliviano · BOB · Bs.
United States dollar · USD · $
Nationality
Bolivian
Ecuadorian
Phone code
+591
+593
Internet domain
.bo
.ec
ISO codes
BO / BOL
EC / ECU
Time zone
America/La_Paz
America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos
Native name
Bolivia
Ecuador
| Measure | Bolivia | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Sucre | Quito |
| Population | 12,413,315 | 18,135,478 |
| Surface area | 1,098,580 km² | 256,370 km² |
| Population density | 11.3 /km² | 70.7 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $54.88 billion · 2024 | $124.68 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $4,421 · 2024 | $6,875 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Bolivian boliviano · BOB · Bs. | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Bolivian | Ecuadorian |
| Phone code | +591 | +593 |
| Internet domain | .bo | .ec |
| ISO codes | BO / BOL | EC / ECU |
| Time zone | America/La_Paz | America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos |
| Native name | Bolivia | Ecuador |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Bolivia
Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.
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Ecuador, perched on the equatorial line, is a vibrant tapestry of mountains, jungles, and islands that offers a remarkable blend of natural wonder and cultural richness.
Full Ecuador profile →Bolivia & Ecuador: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
What is the population of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a recorded population of approximately 12,413,315 people.
How big is Bolivia?
Bolivia covers an area of about 1,098,580 km².
What is the population density of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a population density of roughly 11.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $54.88 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Bolivia?
Bolivia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,421.
What currency is used in Bolivia?
Bolivia uses the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), with the symbol Bs..
Where is Bolivia located?
Bolivia is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Bolivia called?
People from Bolivia are referred to as Bolivian.
What is the phone calling code for Bolivia?
The international dialing code for Bolivia is +591.
What is the internet domain for Bolivia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bolivia is .bo.
What time zone is Bolivia in?
Bolivia uses the America/La_Paz time zone.
What is Bolivia known for?
Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
What is the population of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a recorded population of approximately 18,135,478 people.
How big is Ecuador?
Ecuador covers an area of about 256,370 km².
What is the population density of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a population density of roughly 70.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $124.68 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,875.
What currency is used in Ecuador?
Ecuador uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Where is Ecuador located?
Ecuador is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Ecuador called?
People from Ecuador are referred to as Ecuadorian.
What is the phone calling code for Ecuador?
The international dialing code for Ecuador is +593.
What is the internet domain for Ecuador?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ecuador is .ec.
What time zone is Ecuador in?
Ecuador spans 2 time zones including America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos.
What is Ecuador known for?
Ecuador, perched on the equatorial line, is a vibrant tapestry of mountains, jungles, and islands that offers a remarkable blend of natural wonder and cultural richness.