People of Ecuador
Population
13,755,680
Age Distribution
0-14 years
2,282,319 (Male), 2,196,685 (Females)
15-64 years
4,271,848 (Male), 4,301,149 (Females)
65 years and over
330,302 (Male), 373,377 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
2%
Ethnic Groups
Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 65%, Amerindian 25%, Spanish and others 7%, black 3%
Religions
Roman Catholic 95%, other 5%
Languages
Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)
Life Expectancy
Total
76.62
Among Males
73.74
Among Females
79.63
Nationality
Noun
Ecuadorian(s)
Adjective
Ecuardorian
Literacy Rates
Definition
age 15 and over can read and write
Total
91%
Among Males
92%
Among Females
90%
