unemployment · Ecuador
Ecuador Unemployment Rate 2025
3.3%
| Year | unemployment (%) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 6.1% |
| 2019 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 3.5% |
Unemployment rate (% of labour force), from the World Bank / ILO. See the full Ecuador economy dashboard, plus regional inflation and interest rates.
Ecuador unemployment — key questions
What is Ecuador's unemployment rate?
Ecuador's unemployment is 3.3% as of 2025 (World Bank).
What was Ecuador's highest and lowest unemployment in the last decade?
Ecuador's unemployment peaked at 6.1% in 2020 and was lowest at 3.3% in 2025.
Is unemployment in Ecuador rising or falling?
Ecuador's unemployment moved from 3.5% to 3.3% in the latest year.