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ColombiavsEcuador

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

Colombia is higher

Colombia records 52,886,363, about 2.92× the other value.

Surface area

Colombia is higher

Colombia records 1,140,619 km², about 4.45× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Colombia is higher

Colombia records $418.82 billion, about 3.36× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇨🇴 Colombia52,886,363
🇪🇨 Ecuador18,135,478

Colombia’s population is 192% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of 34,750,885.

Surface area

🇨🇴 Colombia1,140,619 km²
🇪🇨 Ecuador256,370 km²

Colombia’s surface area is 345% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of 884,249 km².

Population density

🇨🇴 Colombia46.4 /km²
🇪🇨 Ecuador70.7 /km²

Ecuador’s population density is 53% higher than that of Colombia, a difference of 24.4 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇴 Colombia$418.82 billion · 2024
🇪🇨 Ecuador$124.68 billion · 2024

Colombia’s nominal GDP is 236% larger than that of Ecuador, a difference of $294.14 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇴 Colombia$7,919 · 2024
🇪🇨 Ecuador$6,875 · 2024

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

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About 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.

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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.

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.