Ecuador has a population of over 14 million people with a GDP per capita of $1772. The education system includes pre-primary, primary, secondary, and higher education. Enrollment has increased over time across all levels, especially in secondary and tertiary education. Challenges facing Ecuador's education system include access issues in rural areas, high dropout rates, and lack of resources. Recent reforms have focused on standardizing credits for degrees, increasing full-time professors, improving testing systems, and providing free textbooks.