What Languages Do They Speak In Ecuador?
Explore the languages spoken in Ecuador on an interactive map.
Ecuador Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
Spanish, Quechua
Population
17,800,000
Cost of living
~ $1115
Index: 22.3
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 60.7
Language Spoken in Ecuador Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
SpanishOfficial | 98.6% | 17,550,800 |
Quechua | 3.2% | 569,600 |
Do They Speak English in Ecuador?
English proficiency
Ranked #82 on the EF English Proficiency Index.
In short
You may get by with English in airports, hotels, and larger cities in Ecuador, but it becomes less reliable outside those areas. Knowing some Spanish is strongly recommended.
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FAQ
Ecuador Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Ecuador.
People in Ecuador speak Spanish, Quechua.
Spanish is the most widely spoken language.
Spanish is spoken by about 98.6% of the population in Ecuador.
That corresponds to roughly 17,550,800 people.
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Spanish.
- What languages do they speak in Ecuador?
People in Ecuador speak Spanish, Quechua.
Spanish is the most widely spoken language.
- How widely spoken is Spanish in Ecuador?
Spanish is spoken by about 98.6% of the population in Ecuador.
That corresponds to roughly 17,550,800 people.
- Can you get by with English in Ecuador?
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Spanish.
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