Equal Resource Distribution Index in Ecuador
Ecuador: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.319 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.319
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
123rd
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.608
in 2010
All-time low
0.033
in 1925
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Equal Resource Distribution Index in Ecuador, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Ecuador recorded 0.319 for equal resource distribution index in 2025.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and down 46.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Ecuador peaked at 0.608 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.033, in 1925.
Ecuador ranks 123rd of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equal Resource Distribution Index in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.037 | — |
| 1901 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.037 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.034 | -8.1% |
| 1913 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.035 | +2.9% |
| 1922 | 0.035 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.035 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.035 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.033 | -5.7% |
| 1926 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.034 | +3.0% |
| 1936 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.034 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.071 | +108.8% |
| 1945 | 0.071 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.084 | +18.3% |
| 1947 | 0.084 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.099 | +17.9% |
| 1949 | 0.104 | +5.1% |
| 1950 | 0.104 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.104 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.093 | -10.6% |
| 1953 | 0.093 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.093 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.093 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.093 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.095 | +2.2% |
| 1958 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.095 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.099 | +4.2% |
| 1963 | 0.09 | -9.1% |
| 1964 | 0.09 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.09 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.09 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.092 | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 0.092 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.092 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.127 | +38.0% |
| 1971 | 0.127 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.201 | +58.3% |
| 1973 | 0.22 | +9.5% |
| 1974 | 0.213 | -3.2% |
| 1975 | 0.223 | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.275 | +23.3% |
| 1980 | 0.355 | +29.1% |
| 1981 | 0.355 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.347 | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 0.347 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.344 | -0.9% |
| 1985 | 0.322 | -6.4% |
| 1986 | 0.322 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.322 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.322 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.347 | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 0.341 | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 0.341 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.341 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.326 | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 0.326 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.326 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.326 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.348 | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 0.336 | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 0.325 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 0.416 | +28.0% |
| 2001 | 0.416 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.416 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.416 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.416 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.424 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 0.418 | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 0.537 | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 0.578 | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 0.604 | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 0.608 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 0.608 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.608 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.608 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.596 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 0.596 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.596 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.605 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 0.553 | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 0.572 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 0.537 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 0.421 | -21.6% |
| 2022 | 0.375 | -10.9% |
| 2023 | 0.341 | -9.1% |
| 2024 | 0.31 | -9.1% |
| 2025 | 0.319 | +2.9% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 0.319 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.63, 51% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 0.319 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.379, 84% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.037 | 0.037 | 0.037 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0346 | 0.034 | 0.037 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0339 | 0.033 | 0.035 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0335 | 0.033 | 0.034 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0649 | 0.034 | 0.104 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0958 | 0.093 | 0.104 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0925 | 0.09 | 0.099 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2055 | 0.127 | 0.275 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3383 | 0.322 | 0.355 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3336 | 0.325 | 0.348 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4641 | 0.416 | 0.604 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.595 | 0.553 | 0.608 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3838 | 0.31 | 0.537 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More reference data data for Ecuador
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9379 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1826 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9943 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equal resource distribution index in Ecuador?
- Equal resource distribution index in Ecuador was 0.319 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 0.608 in 2010.
- What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.033 in 1925.
- How does Ecuador rank for equal resource distribution index?
- Ecuador ranks 123rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.