Ecuadorian census
The Ecuadorian census is conducted by the governmental institution known as INEC, Instituto Nacional de Estadisticas y Censos. The census in Ecuador is conducted every 10 years, and its objective is to obtain the number of people residing within its borders. The current census now includes household information.
The most recent census emphasized reaching rural and remote areas to map the most accurate population count in the country. The 2010 census was conducted in November and December, and its results were published January 27, 2011.
Demographics
The following table shows the dates the most recent censuses were made, and the total population number:| № | Date | Population | Density | Change since previous census |
| 1 | Census 2001 | 12,156,608 | 53.8 | |
| 2 | Census 2010 | 14,306,876 | 55.8 | +14% |
Growth
Index of growth:| № | Time lapse | Growth percentile |
| 1 | 1950–1962 | 2.96% |
| 2 | 1962–1974 | 3.10% |
| 3 | 1974–1982 | 2.62% |
| 4 | 1982–1990 | 2.19% |
| 5 | 1990–2001 | 2.05% |
| 6 | 2001–2010 | 1.52% |