Ecuador GDP rose two point one percent in the first quarter of 2026 on strong consumer spending and investment, ahead of the central bank forecast.
Key Facts
—The print. Ecuador’s economy grew 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026 against the same quarter of 2025.
—The quarter. Against the previous quarter, output rose 1.0%, a steady sequential gain.
—The drivers. Household spending rose 3.9% and investment jumped 12.8%, powering domestic demand.
—The breadth. Sixteen of twenty industries grew, led by finance, commerce, oil and construction.
Economía de Ecuador creció 2,1 % en el primer trimestre de 2026
16 de 20 industrias tuvieron un desempeño positivo en el primer trimestre de 2026
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