The World Bank has raised its economic growth forecast for Ecuador in 2025 to 3.2%, up from an earlier projection of 1.9%. The new estimate was published in the January 2026 edition of the Global Economic Prospects report.
Other international organizations, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), have also provided positive outlooks for Ecuador’s economy.
According to the World Bank, Ecuador’s projected growth rate is higher than South America’s average, which stands at 2.7%. The report attributes this improved outlook to recent government actions under President Daniel Noboa, which have contributed to increased international confidence and macroeconomic stability, as well as improvements in employment figures and poverty reduction.
“Ecuador’s economic improvement aligns with projections from other international bodies such as the IMF and ECLAC,” stated the World Bank in its latest release.
