MigrantoImmigrants in Ecuador
740.7K foreigners live in Ecuador — 4% of the country's population
Immigrants in Ecuador by country
The 3 largest groups make up 90% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 487871 |
| Colombia | 159966 |
| Spain | 21320 |
| Peru | 14275 |
| USA | 13588 |
| Cuba | 11964 |
| Italy | 4800 |
| Chile | 4102 |
| Argentina | 3254 |
| China | 2452 |
| Mexico | 1797 |
| Brazil | 1256 |
| Germany | 1100 |
| Bolivia | 1091 |
| Canada | 1088 |
| Russia | 799 |
| France | 787 |
| Dominican Republic | 736 |
| United Kingdom | 694 |
| Uruguay | 487 |
| Ukraine | 456 |
| El Salvador | 433 |
| Costa Rica | 431 |
| Honduras | 426 |
| Panama | 422 |
| Nicaragua | 409 |
| Switzerland | 358 |
| Guatemala | 334 |
| Haiti | 333 |
| Iran | 327 |
| South Korea | 317 |
| India | 317 |
| Taiwan | 290 |
| Syria | 283 |
| Belgium | 272 |
| Paraguay | 245 |
| Netherlands | 243 |
| Israel | 199 |
| Lebanon | 183 |
| Afghanistan | 173 |
| Puerto Rico | 173 |
| Nigeria | 160 |
| Pakistan | 159 |
| Japan | 134 |
| Australia | 105 |
| Austria | 92 |
| North Korea | 10 |
| Anguilla | 9 |
By region of origin
93% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Ecuador in numbers
Venezuelans are the largest group by a wide margin
66% of all immigrants were born in Venezuela, while the next group accounts for just 22%.
The share of immigrants from Latin America has grown since 1990
72.9% of immigrants came from Latin America in 1990, compared with 93.2% today.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 53% to 66%, and today that group is people born in Venezuela.
The map of origins has changed since 1990
3 countries have entered the top 20 origins since 1990: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Uruguay. Cuba climbed from outside the top 20 to #6.
Immigrant population in Ecuador over time
Foreigners living in Ecuador, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 82799 |
| 1995 | 89485 |
| 2000 | 98467 |
| 2005 | 137802 |
| 2010 | 350754 |
| 2015 | 313534 |
| 2020 | 716500 |
| 2024 | 740720 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Ecuador, by year
| Year | Venezuelans | Colombians | Spaniards | Peruvians | Americans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2279 | 43952 | 2782 | 2933 | 9134 |
| 1995 | 2811 | 47171 | 2916 | 3930 | 9947 |
| 2000 | 3467 | 51303 | 3056 | 5226 | 10832 |
| 2005 | 4141 | 76000 | 5800 | 8891 | 13095 |
| 2010 | 4933 | 250310 | 14337 | 20965 | 16612 |
| 2015 | 7068 | 216114 | 17272 | 16015 | 15816 |
| 2020 | 412755 | 210790 | 19769 | 15265 | 14744 |
| 2024 | 487871 | 159966 | 21320 | 14275 | 13588 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Ecuador
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Ecuador
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Ecuador?
Around 740.7K immigrants live in Ecuador — the world's #69 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Ecuador are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 4% of the population of Ecuador — that's 740.7K out of a total population of 18.1M.
Where do most immigrants in Ecuador come from?
Most immigrants in Ecuador come from Venezuela, Colombia and Spain — these three countries account for about 90% of all immigrants.
How many Venezuelans live in Ecuador?
Around 487.9K Venezuelans live in Ecuador — about 66% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Ecuador growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Ecuador has grown from 313.5K to 740.7K, about 136%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Ecuador come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Ecuador. Their children born in Ecuador are not included.
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