Ecuador

Country in Americas

In brief

Forest cover: 49.7% (2024). World rank 60 of 213; in Americas, 22 of 46. Protected areas: 20.2% (2025). World rank 61 of 213 (1 = best); in Americas, 11 of 46. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 24,821 (2022). World rank 27 of 183; in Americas, 13 of 36. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 14.4% → 20.2%. Worse than all its neighbours (Colombia and Peru): CO₂ emissions and water stress.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 18.6 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 2.6 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 4.1 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 49.7% 2024
Protected areas: 20.2% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 24,821 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 6.8% 2022