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BoliviavsEcuador

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Ecuador is higher

Ecuador records 18,135,478, about 1.46× the other value.

Surface area

Bolivia is higher

Bolivia records 1,098,580 km², about 4.29× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Ecuador is higher

Ecuador records $124.68 billion, about 2.27× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇴 Bolivia12,413,315
🇪🇨 Ecuador18,135,478

Ecuador’s population is 46% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of 5,722,163.

Surface area

🇧🇴 Bolivia1,098,580 km²
🇪🇨 Ecuador256,370 km²

Bolivia’s surface area is 329% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of 842,210 km².

Population density

🇧🇴 Bolivia11.3 /km²
🇪🇨 Ecuador70.7 /km²

Ecuador’s population density is 526% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of 59.4 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇴 Bolivia$54.88 billion · 2024
🇪🇨 Ecuador$124.68 billion · 2024

Ecuador’s nominal GDP is 127% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of $69.79 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇴 Bolivia$4,421 · 2024
🇪🇨 Ecuador$6,875 · 2024

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

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About 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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About Ecuador

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.

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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.