Population

The biggest differences first
Surface area
Colombia is higher
Nominal GDP
Colombia is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Colombia’s population is 192% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of 34,750,885.
Surface area
Colombia’s surface area is 345% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of 884,249 km².
Population density
Ecuador’s population density is 53% higher than that of Colombia, a difference of 24.4 /km².
Nominal GDP
Colombia’s nominal GDP is 236% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of $294.14 billion.
GDP per capita
Colombia’s GDP per capita is 15% higher than that of Ecuador, a difference of $1,045.
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
Bogotá
Quito
Population
52,886,363
18,135,478
Surface area
1,140,619 km²
256,370 km²
Population density
46.4 /km²
70.7 /km²
Nominal GDP
$418.82 billion · 2024
$124.68 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$7,919 · 2024
$6,875 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Colombian peso · COP · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Nationality
Colombian
Ecuadorian
Phone code
+57
+593
Internet domain
.co
.ec
ISO codes
CO / COL
EC / ECU
Time zone
America/Bogota
America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos
Native name
Colombia
Ecuador
| Measure | Colombia | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bogotá | Quito |
| Population | 52,886,363 | 18,135,478 |
| Surface area | 1,140,619 km² | 256,370 km² |
| Population density | 46.4 /km² | 70.7 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $418.82 billion · 2024 | $124.68 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $7,919 · 2024 | $6,875 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Colombian peso · COP · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Colombian | Ecuadorian |
| Phone code | +57 | +593 |
| Internet domain | .co | .ec |
| ISO codes | CO / COL | EC / ECU |
| Time zone | America/Bogota | America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos |
| Native name | Colombia | Ecuador |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Colombia
Colombia, a land of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and dazzling coastlines, sits at the crossroads of South America, offering a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and cultural diversity that captivates travelers and scholars alike.
Full Colombia profile →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.
Full Ecuador profile →Colombia & Ecuador: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
What is the population of Colombia?
Colombia has a recorded population of approximately 52,886,363 people.
How big is Colombia?
Colombia covers an area of about 1,140,619 km².
What is the population density of Colombia?
Colombia has a population density of roughly 46.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Colombia?
Colombia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $418.82 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Colombia?
Colombia has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,919.
What currency is used in Colombia?
Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP), with the symbol $.
Where is Colombia located?
Colombia is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Colombia called?
People from Colombia are referred to as Colombian.
What is the phone calling code for Colombia?
The international dialing code for Colombia is +57.
What is the internet domain for Colombia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Colombia is .co.
What time zone is Colombia in?
Colombia uses the America/Bogota time zone.
What is Colombia known for?
Colombia, a land of soaring mountains, lush rainforests, and dazzling coastlines, sits at the crossroads of South America, offering a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and cultural diversity that captivates travelers and scholars alike.
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.