The Potential and Challenges of Ecuador
The Potential and Challenges of Ecuador
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The Constitution of the Republic recognizes the rights to gender equality, to a life free of violence, and to sexual and reproductive rights.
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Ecuador has a population of 17,510,643 inhabitants. 51 % are women and 49 % are men, 64 % live in urban areas and 36 % in rural areas.
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Ecuador's demographic is young, 38 % are under 20 years of age and 11 % are over 60 years of age. Life expectancy is currently 80 years for women and 74.5 years for men.
