MigrantoEcuadorian Diaspora
1.2M Ecuadorians live abroad — the #60 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 86% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| USA | 561895 |
| Spain | 432111 |
| Italy | 76883 |
| Chile | 46245 |
| Venezuela | 33255 |
| Colombia | 21357 |
| Canada | 16675 |
| Peru | 10046 |
| Argentina | 9704 |
| Mexico | 7582 |
| Belgium | 7478 |
| Panama | 4883 |
| Australia | 3550 |
| Brazil | 2181 |
| Costa Rica | 1842 |
| Bolivia | 1245 |
| Norway | 926 |
| China | 807 |
| Denmark | 777 |
| Dominican Republic | 653 |
| Portugal | 575 |
| Honduras | 478 |
| Puerto Rico | 314 |
| Finland | 265 |
| Hungary | 258 |
| Luxembourg | 233 |
| Guatemala | 196 |
| El Salvador | 126 |
| Nicaragua | 119 |
| Greece | 90 |
| Iceland | 83 |
| Slovakia | 52 |
| Bahamas | 47 |
| Bulgaria | 39 |
| Cuba | 33 |
| Estonia | 24 |
| Liechtenstein | 13 |
| Slovenia | 11 |
| Cyprus | 6 |
| Lithuania | 5 |
| Latvia | 3 |
| Guinea | 0 |
By destination region
North America is the leading destination region at 47%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Ecuador.
USA is the primary destination for emigrants
USA attracts 45% of all emigrants from Ecuador, while the second-largest destination receives just 35%.
Chile is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Chile has increased by 84% since 2015, rising from 25.2K to 46.2K in 9 years.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 71% to 45%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
The share of emigrants going to Europe has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Europe has shifted from 4% to 41.8% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 209258 |
| 1995 | 316260 |
| 2000 | 510456 |
| 2005 | 935700 |
| 2010 | 1122949 |
| 2015 | 1066457 |
| 2020 | 1118570 |
| 2024 | 1243065 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | USA | Spain | Italy | Chile | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 148336 | 2256 | 4984 | 1863 | 24600 |
| 1995 | 220885 | 24946 | 8336 | 3396 | 26835 |
| 2000 | 284853 | 137889 | 13487 | 7168 | 28999 |
| 2005 | 350434 | 458351 | 38007 | 11332 | 31597 |
| 2010 | 451974 | 491821 | 69313 | 18583 | 34782 |
| 2015 | 447534 | 409807 | 78367 | 25157 | 36973 |
| 2020 | 469786 | 415195 | 79164 | 40005 | 34858 |
| 2024 | 561895 | 432111 | 76883 | 46245 | 33255 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Ecuador as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Ecuador
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Ecuadorians move to?
Most Ecuadorians have moved to USA, Spain and Italy — these three countries account for about 86% of all Ecuadorians living abroad.
How many Ecuadorians live abroad?
Around 1.2M Ecuadorians live abroad, making it the #60-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Ecuador lives abroad?
About 7% of the population of Ecuador lives abroad — that's 1.2M out of a total population of 18.1M.
How has emigration from Ecuador changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Ecuador has grown from 1.1M to 1.2M people, a growth of about 17%.
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