MigrantoImmigrants in Ecuador
740.7K foreign-born residents — the #69 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 90% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 93%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Ecuador.
Venezuela is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Venezuela accounts for 66% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 22%.
The share of immigrants from Latin America has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Latin America has shifted from 72.9% to 93.2% since 1990.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 53% to 66%, with Venezuela increasingly the primary origin.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Uruguay — Cuba rose from outside the top 20 to rank #6.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 82799 |
| 1995 | 89485 |
| 2000 | 98467 |
| 2005 | 137802 |
| 2010 | 350754 |
| 2015 | 313534 |
| 2020 | 716500 |
| 2024 | 740720 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Venezuela | Colombia | Spain | Peru | USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Ecuador as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Ecuador
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Ecuador?
Around 740.7K foreign-born residents live in Ecuador, making it the #69-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Ecuador changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Ecuador has grown from 313.5K to 740.7K people, a growth of about 136%.
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