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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Ecuador

Learn about the similarities and differences between Spain and Ecuador by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Spain vs. Ecuador - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Ecuador is 106 889 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 82.77% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
106 889 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Ecuador has a coastline of 1 390.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
1 390.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Spain is Madrid, with a population of about 3 165 240 people. In contrast, the largest city in Ecuador is Guayaquil, where the population is 3 500 000.

3 165 240 ppl
3 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Ecuador is Chimborazo, which rises to a height of 20 564 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
20 564 ft
Chimborazo

Highest recorded temperature

117°F
Murcia
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Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

Spain vs. Ecuador - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Ecuador is home to 17 643 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
17 643 054 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 77.8 years in Ecuador.

82.2 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 28.8 years in Ecuador.

43.9 years
28.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.16% in Ecuador.

-0.03%
1.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 93.6% in Ecuador.

98.6%
93.6%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Ecuador the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Ecuador, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
1 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 46/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Ecuador: 10 892 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
10 892 Int$
Ranking: 51/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Ecuador: US Dollar (USD).

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EUR
Euro
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Ecuador: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Ecuador has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Ecuador - May, June, September, October, November, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 80 USD
T117 USD - 151 USD
B30 USD - 39 USD
T83 USD - 109 USD

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