EC

Ecuador

Ecuador is a country in the Americas that is home to 17,968,000 people. It is also home to 21 living indigenous languages. It was also home to 1 indigeneous language that is now extinct. In addition, 3 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. One of these, Spanish, is the official language of the country.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    17,968,000

    people

    21

    living languages

    94%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 0
    2. 9
    3. 12
    4. 1

Ecuador has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.