2.31 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 54
16.457 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 56
Ecuador has multiple TV networks and many local channels, as well as more than 300 radio stations; many TV and radio stations are privately owned; the government owns or controls 5 national TV stations and multiple radio stations; broadcast media required
3.352 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 64
total: 965 km
country comparison to the world: 90
narrow gauge: 965 km 1.067-m gauge (2008)
total: 43,670 km
country comparison to the world: 84
paved: 6,472 km
unpaved: 37,198 km (2007)
1,500 km (most inaccessible) (2012)
country comparison to the world: 53
major seaport(s): Esmeraldas, Manta, Puerto Bolivar
river port(s): Guayaquil (Guayas)
container port(s) (TEUs): Guayaquil (1,405,762)
total: 44
country comparison to the world: 72
by type: cargo 1, chemical tanker 4, liquefied gas 1, passenger 9, petroleum tanker 28, refrigerated cargo 1
registered in other countries: 4 (Panama 3, Peru 1) (2010)
432 (2013)
country comparison to the world: 20
