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Ecuador Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Ecuador stood at $0.441 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 4.5% from $0.422 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was $0.448 (down 1.4% since). The highest value since 1970 was $0.505 in 2010, the lowest $0.246 in 1972. Ecuador ranked 59th highest of the 191 countries in this dataset in 2024; Palau ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: USD · Category: Commodities and Energy · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1970–2024
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What is Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)?

Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP), measured in USD, measures the total economic output of Ecuador. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Ecuador, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

Key facts

What is the latest Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Ecuador?

Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Ecuador stood at $0.441 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Ecuador rising or falling?

The latest value is up 4.5% from $0.422 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was $0.448 (down 1.4% since).

How does Ecuador rank for Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)?

Ecuador ranked 59th highest of the 191 countries in this dataset in 2024; Palau ranked first.

What is the highest Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) on record in Ecuador?

The highest value since 1970 was $0.505 in 2010, the lowest $0.246 in 1972.

Metadata for Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in Ecuador
IndicatorCarbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)
CountryEcuador
CategoryCommodities and Energy
UnitUSD
SourceWorld Bank
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) — Ecuador [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/ECU. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD

MLA

World Bank. "Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) — Ecuador." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/ECU. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) — Ecuador." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/ECU. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_en_ghg_co2_rt_gdp_kd_ecu,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US\$ of GDP) --- Ecuador}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-rt-gdp-kd/ECU},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD}
}