1 mission of New Zealand in Ecuador: Consulate of New Zealand in Quito, Ecuador. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Juan Pablo Grijalva Cobo, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Ecuador, 1 Oct 2024)
New Zealand offers captivating natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage, making it an appealing destination for some Ecuadorian travelers. Each year, around 500,000 Ecuadorians travel abroad, indicating potential interest in visiting New Zealand despite fluctuations in foreign tourist numbers.
New Zealand is considered one of the safest countries in the world, ranked 4th out of 160 countries in the Global Peace Index, significantly safer than Ecuador, which ranks 128th. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, New Zealand has a murder rate of 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to Ecuador's 14.0. Additionally, the Global Organized Crime Index shows that New Zealand generally has lower crime indices across various categories compared to Ecuador. For example, New Zealand scores 1.5 for state crime, while Ecuador scores 6.5. This trend continues across other crime categories, indicating that tourists from Ecuador can expect a safer environment in New Zealand.