Daten & Fakten
Ecuador
Mexiko
Mexiko
Capital
Ecuador
name: Quito
geographic coordinates: 0 13 S, 78 30 W
time difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
time zone note: Ecuador has two time zones, including the Galapagos Islands (UTC-6)
etymology: named after the Quitu, a Pre-Columbian indigenous people credited with founding the city; the name is also a combination of two Tsafiki words: quitso (meaning "center" or "half") + to or tu ("the world"); the combination roughly translates as "center of the world" and reflects the fact that native peoples recognized that at the two annual equinoxes, the overhead sun in that area (only about 20 km (12 mi) north of the equator) did not display any shade and thus must be in the middle of the world
geographic coordinates: 0 13 S, 78 30 W
time difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
time zone note: Ecuador has two time zones, including the Galapagos Islands (UTC-6)
etymology: named after the Quitu, a Pre-Columbian indigenous people credited with founding the city; the name is also a combination of two Tsafiki words: quitso (meaning "center" or "half") + to or tu ("the world"); the combination roughly translates as "center of the world" and reflects the fact that native peoples recognized that at the two annual equinoxes, the overhead sun in that area (only about 20 km (12 mi) north of the equator) did not display any shade and thus must be in the middle of the world
Mexiko
name: Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico)
geographic coordinates: 19 26 N, 99 08 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins first Sunday in April; ends last Sunday in October
time zone note: Mexico has four time zones
etymology: named after the Mexica, the largest and most powerful branch of the Aztecs; the meaning of the name is uncertain
geographic coordinates: 19 26 N, 99 08 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins first Sunday in April; ends last Sunday in October
time zone note: Mexico has four time zones
etymology: named after the Mexica, the largest and most powerful branch of the Aztecs; the meaning of the name is uncertain
Mexiko
name: Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico)
geographic coordinates: 19 26 N, 99 08 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins first Sunday in April; ends last Sunday in October
time zone note: Mexico has four time zones
etymology: named after the Mexica, the largest and most powerful branch of the Aztecs; the meaning of the name is uncertain
geographic coordinates: 19 26 N, 99 08 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins first Sunday in April; ends last Sunday in October
time zone note: Mexico has four time zones
etymology: named after the Mexica, the largest and most powerful branch of the Aztecs; the meaning of the name is uncertain
Citizenship
Ecuador
citizenship by birth: yes
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 3 years
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 3 years
Mexiko
citizenship by birth: yes
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: not specified
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: not specified
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Mexiko
citizenship by birth: yes
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: not specified
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: not specified
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Legal system
Ecuador
civil law based on the Chilean civil code with modifications; traditional law in indigenous communities
Mexiko
civil law system with US constitutional law influence; judicial review of legislative acts
Mexiko
civil law system with US constitutional law influence; judicial review of legislative acts
Suffrage
Ecuador
18-65 years of age; universal and compulsory; 16-18, over 65, and other eligible voters, voluntary
Mexiko
18 years of age; universal and compulsory
Mexiko
18 years of age; universal and compulsory
Area
Ecuador
total: 283,561 sq km
land: 276,841 sq km
water: 6,720 sq km
note: includes Galapagos Islands
land: 276,841 sq km
water: 6,720 sq km
note: includes Galapagos Islands
Mexiko
total: 1,964,375 sq km
land: 1,943,945 sq km
water: 20,430 sq km
land: 1,943,945 sq km
water: 20,430 sq km
Mexiko
total: 1,964,375 sq km
land: 1,943,945 sq km
water: 20,430 sq km
land: 1,943,945 sq km
water: 20,430 sq km
Land use
Ecuador
agricultural land: 29.7% (2018 est.)
arable land: 4.7% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 5.6% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 19.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 38.9% (2018 est.)
other: 31.4% (2018 est.)
arable land: 4.7% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 5.6% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 19.4% (2018 est.)
forest: 38.9% (2018 est.)
other: 31.4% (2018 est.)
Mexiko
agricultural land: 54.9% (2018 est.)
arable land: 11.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 1.4% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 41.7% (2018 est.)
forest: 33.3% (2018 est.)
other: 11.8% (2018 est.)
arable land: 11.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 1.4% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 41.7% (2018 est.)
forest: 33.3% (2018 est.)
other: 11.8% (2018 est.)
Mexiko
agricultural land: 54.9% (2018 est.)
arable land: 11.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 1.4% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 41.7% (2018 est.)
forest: 33.3% (2018 est.)
other: 11.8% (2018 est.)
arable land: 11.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 1.4% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 41.7% (2018 est.)
forest: 33.3% (2018 est.)
other: 11.8% (2018 est.)
Location
Ecuador
Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru
Mexiko
North America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the United States and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the United States
Mexiko
North America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the United States and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the United States
Age structure
Ecuador
0-14 years: 24.49% (male 2,183,293/female 2,098,856)
15-64 years: 66.44% (male 5,739,156/female 5,876,090)
65 years and over: 9.07% (2023 est.) (male 745,170/female 840,761)
15-64 years: 66.44% (male 5,739,156/female 5,876,090)
65 years and over: 9.07% (2023 est.) (male 745,170/female 840,761)
Mexiko
0-14 years: 23.76% (male 15,844,300/female 15,009,047)
15-64 years: 68.22% (male 43,086,673/female 45,518,891)
65 years and over: 8.02% (2023 est.) (male 4,560,225/female 5,856,393)
15-64 years: 68.22% (male 43,086,673/female 45,518,891)
65 years and over: 8.02% (2023 est.) (male 4,560,225/female 5,856,393)
Mexiko
0-14 years: 23.76% (male 15,844,300/female 15,009,047)
15-64 years: 68.22% (male 43,086,673/female 45,518,891)
65 years and over: 8.02% (2023 est.) (male 4,560,225/female 5,856,393)
15-64 years: 68.22% (male 43,086,673/female 45,518,891)
65 years and over: 8.02% (2023 est.) (male 4,560,225/female 5,856,393)
Birth rate
Ecuador
18 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Mexiko
14 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Mexiko
14 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Death rate
Ecuador
7.1 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Mexiko
7.1 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Mexiko
7.1 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Languages
Ecuador
Spanish (Castilian) 93% (official), Quechua 4.1%, other indigenous 0.7%, foreign 2.2%; note - (Quechua and Shuar are official languages of intercultural relations; other indigenous languages are in official use by indigenous peoples in the areas they inhabit) (2010 est.)
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Mexiko
Spanish only 93.8%, Spanish and indigenous languages 5.4%, indigenous only 0.6%, unspecified 0.2%; note - indigenous languages include various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional languages (2020 est.)
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Mexiko
Spanish only 93.8%, Spanish and indigenous languages 5.4%, indigenous only 0.6%, unspecified 0.2%; note - indigenous languages include various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional languages (2020 est.)
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Life expectancy at birth
Ecuador
total population: 74.9 years (2023 est.)
male: 69.7 years
female: 80.4 years
male: 69.7 years
female: 80.4 years
Mexiko
total population: 73.5 years (2023 est.)
male: 70.3 years
female: 76.8 years
male: 70.3 years
female: 76.8 years
Mexiko
total population: 73.5 years (2023 est.)
male: 70.3 years
female: 76.8 years
male: 70.3 years
female: 76.8 years
Major urban areas - population
Ecuador
3.142 million Guayaquil, 1.957 million QUITO (capital) (2023)
Mexiko
22.281 million MEXICO CITY (capital), 5.420 million Guadalajara, 5.117 million Monterrey, 3.345 million Puebla, 2.626 million Toluca de Lerdo, 2.260 million Tijuana (2023)
Mexiko
22.281 million MEXICO CITY (capital), 5.420 million Guadalajara, 5.117 million Monterrey, 3.345 million Puebla, 2.626 million Toluca de Lerdo, 2.260 million Tijuana (2023)
Median age
Ecuador
total: 27.7 years (2023 est.)
male: 26.8 years
female: 28.7 years
male: 26.8 years
female: 28.7 years
Mexiko
total: 30.6 years (2023 est.)
male: 28.9 years
female: 32.3 years
male: 28.9 years
female: 32.3 years
Mexiko
total: 30.6 years (2023 est.)
male: 28.9 years
female: 32.3 years
male: 28.9 years
female: 32.3 years
Mexiko
21.3 years (2008 est.)
Mexiko
21.3 years (2008 est.)
Net migration rate
Ecuador
-1 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Mexiko
-0.8 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Mexiko
-0.8 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Population distribution
Ecuador
nearly half of the population is concentrated in the interior in the Andean intermontane basins and valleys, with large concentrations also found along the western coastal strip; the rainforests of the east remain sparsely populated
Mexiko
most of the population is found in the middle of the country between the states of Jalisco and Veracruz; approximately a quarter of the population lives in and around Mexico City
Mexiko
most of the population is found in the middle of the country between the states of Jalisco and Veracruz; approximately a quarter of the population lives in and around Mexico City
Population growth rate
Ecuador
0.99% (2023 est.)
Mexiko
0.61% (2023 est.)
Mexiko
0.61% (2023 est.)
Total fertility rate
Ecuador
2.24 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Mexiko
1.73 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Mexiko
1.73 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Urbanization
Ecuador
urban population: 64.8% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.62% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.62% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Mexiko
urban population: 81.6% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.4% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.4% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Mexiko
urban population: 81.6% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.4% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.4% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Education expenditures
Ecuador
3.7% of GDP (2021 est.)
Mexiko
4.3% of GDP (2018 est.)
Mexiko
4.3% of GDP (2018 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
Ecuador
total: 15 years
male: 14 years
female: 15 years (2020)
male: 14 years
female: 15 years (2020)
Mexiko
total: 15 years
male: 15 years
female: 15 years (2020)
male: 15 years
female: 15 years (2020)
Mexiko
total: 15 years
male: 15 years
female: 15 years (2020)
male: 15 years
female: 15 years (2020)
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
Ecuador
-4.5% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Mexiko
-1.1% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Mexiko
-1.1% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Industrial production growth rate
Ecuador
0.49% (2021 est.)
note: excludes oil refining
note: excludes oil refining
Mexiko
5.44% (2021 est.)
Mexiko
5.44% (2021 est.)
Labor force
Ecuador
8.528 million (2021 est.)
Mexiko
56.132 million (2021 est.)
Mexiko
56.132 million (2021 est.)
Population below poverty line
Ecuador
25% (2019 est.)
Mexiko
41.9% (2018 est.)
Mexiko
41.9% (2018 est.)
Unemployment rate
Ecuador
6.43% (2021 est.)
6.11% (2020 est.)
3.81% (2019 est.)
6.11% (2020 est.)
3.81% (2019 est.)
Mexiko
4.38% (2021 est.)
4.45% (2020 est.)
3.48% (2019 est.)
note: underemployment may be as high as 25%
4.45% (2020 est.)
3.48% (2019 est.)
note: underemployment may be as high as 25%
Mexiko
4.38% (2021 est.)
4.45% (2020 est.)
3.48% (2019 est.)
note: underemployment may be as high as 25%
4.45% (2020 est.)
3.48% (2019 est.)
note: underemployment may be as high as 25%
Public debt
Ecuador
45.4% of GDP (2017 est.)
43.2% of GDP (2016 est.)
43.2% of GDP (2016 est.)
Mexiko
54.3% of GDP (2017 est.)
56.8% of GDP (2016 est.)
56.8% of GDP (2016 est.)
Mexiko
54.3% of GDP (2017 est.)
56.8% of GDP (2016 est.)
56.8% of GDP (2016 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
Ecuador
0.13% (2021 est.)
-0.34% (2020 est.)
0.27% (2019 est.)
-0.34% (2020 est.)
0.27% (2019 est.)
Mexiko
5.69% (2021 est.)
3.4% (2020 est.)
3.64% (2019 est.)
3.4% (2020 est.)
3.64% (2019 est.)
Mexiko
5.69% (2021 est.)
3.4% (2020 est.)
3.64% (2019 est.)
3.4% (2020 est.)
3.64% (2019 est.)
Exports
Ecuador
$29.325 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$22.401 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$26.12 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$22.401 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$26.12 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Mexiko
$522.235 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$434.366 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$492.657 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$434.366 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$492.657 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Mexiko
$522.235 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$434.366 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$492.657 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$434.366 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$492.657 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Exports - partners
Ecuador
United States 30%, China 13%, Panama 8%, Chile 7% (2019)
Mexiko
United States 75% (2019)
Mexiko
United States 75% (2019)
Imports
Ecuador
$28.567 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$19.877 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$25.89 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$19.877 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$25.89 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Mexiko
$544.752 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$411.458 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$495.391 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$411.458 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$495.391 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Mexiko
$544.752 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$411.458 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$495.391 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$411.458 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$495.391 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Imports - partners
Ecuador
United States 22%, China 18%, Colombia 9%, Panama 5% (2019)
Mexiko
United States 54%, China 14% (2019)
Mexiko
United States 54%, China 14% (2019)
Airports
Ecuador
432 (2021)
Mexiko
1,714 (2021)
Mexiko
1,714 (2021)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Ecuador
total: 2,371,297 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 13 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 13 (2020 est.)
Mexiko
total: 21,936,131 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 17 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 17 (2020 est.)
Mexiko
total: 21,936,131 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 17 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 17 (2020 est.)
Internet users
Ecuador
total: 13.68 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 76% (2021 est.)
according to 2021 statistics from Ecuador's Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Society, 50% of homes do not have access to fixed internet
percent of population: 76% (2021 est.)
according to 2021 statistics from Ecuador's Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Society, 50% of homes do not have access to fixed internet
Mexiko
total: 98.8 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 76% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 76% (2021 est.)
Mexiko
total: 98.8 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 76% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 76% (2021 est.)
Railways
Ecuador
total: 965 km (2022)
narrow gauge: 965 km (2022) 1.067-m gauge
note: passenger service limited to certain sections of track, mostly for tourist trains
narrow gauge: 965 km (2022) 1.067-m gauge
note: passenger service limited to certain sections of track, mostly for tourist trains
Mexiko
total: 23,389 km (2017)
standard gauge: 23,389 km (2017) 1.435-m gauge (27 km electrified)
standard gauge: 23,389 km (2017) 1.435-m gauge (27 km electrified)
Mexiko
total: 23,389 km (2017)
standard gauge: 23,389 km (2017) 1.435-m gauge (27 km electrified)
standard gauge: 23,389 km (2017) 1.435-m gauge (27 km electrified)
Roadways
Ecuador
total: 43,950 km (2022)
paved: 8,895 km (2022)
unpaved: 35,055 km (2022)
paved: 8,895 km (2022)
unpaved: 35,055 km (2022)
Mexiko
total: 704,884 km (2017)
paved: 175,526 km (2017) (includes 10,845 km of expressways)
unpaved: 529,358 km (2017)
paved: 175,526 km (2017) (includes 10,845 km of expressways)
unpaved: 529,358 km (2017)
Mexiko
total: 704,884 km (2017)
paved: 175,526 km (2017) (includes 10,845 km of expressways)
unpaved: 529,358 km (2017)
paved: 175,526 km (2017) (includes 10,845 km of expressways)
unpaved: 529,358 km (2017)
Telephones - fixed lines
Ecuador
total subscriptions: 1,846,666 (2021)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 10 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 10 (2021 est.)
Mexiko
total subscriptions: 24,366,595 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 19 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 19 (2021 est.)
Mexiko
total subscriptions: 24,366,595 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 19 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 19 (2021 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
Ecuador
total subscriptions: 16,789,600 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 94 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 94 (2021 est.)
Mexiko
total subscriptions: 123,920,752 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 98 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 98 (2021 est.)
Mexiko
total subscriptions: 123,920,752 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 98 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 98 (2021 est.)
Waterways
Ecuador
1,500 km (2012) (most inaccessible)
Mexiko
2,900 km (2012) (navigable rivers and coastal canals mostly connected with ports on the country's east coast)
Mexiko
2,900 km (2012) (navigable rivers and coastal canals mostly connected with ports on the country's east coast)
Disputes - international
Ecuador
organized illegal narcotics operations in Colombia penetrate across Ecuador's shared border
Mexiko
Mexico-Belize: Mexico and Belize are working to solve minor border demarcation discrepancies arising from inaccuracies in the 1898 border treaty
Mexico-Guatemala: Mexico must deal with thousands of impoverished Guatemalans and other Central Americans who cross the porous border looking for work in Mexico and the US
Mexico-US: the US has intensified security measures to monitor and control legal and illegal persons, transport, and commodities across its border with Mexico
Mexiko
Mexico-Belize: Mexico and Belize are working to solve minor border demarcation discrepancies arising from inaccuracies in the 1898 border treaty
Mexico-Guatemala: Mexico must deal with thousands of impoverished Guatemalans and other Central Americans who cross the porous border looking for work in Mexico and the US
Mexico-US: the US has intensified security measures to monitor and control legal and illegal persons, transport, and commodities across its border with Mexico
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