Americas
High RiskLatest data: 2024 | Updated 2/2/2026
53.8%
22583229.0%
-2.0%
$124.7B
Inflation: 1.6%
Debt Service Crisis
Ecuador spends 22583229.0% of government revenue on debt payments, leaving less than half for public services, infrastructure, and development. This level is widely regarded as unsustainable.
Import Cover Critical
Ecuador's foreign exchange reserves cover only 2.2 months of imports, well below the 3-month minimum threshold. This leaves the economy highly vulnerable to external payment shocks and currency crises.
High Distress Risk
Ecuador is rated at high risk of debt distress, indicating a significant probability of being unable to meet future debt obligations without corrective policy action or external support.
Negative Real Returns
Ecuador's GDP growth of -2.0% is not outpacing inflation at 1.6%, meaning the economy is shrinking in real per-capita terms and eroding the value of domestic investment.
External debt by creditor type
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No historical data available