Statement:
In New Zealand, the prosperity Index is higher, which means people have more opportunities to thrive by fulfilling their unique potential and playing their part in strengthening their communities and nations than in Ecuador

In the The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) rating New Zealand holds position #5 ²⁰⁰⁷ out of 166 and Ecuador is #78 out of 166 ²⁰⁰⁷.
Position of New Zealand is better than position of Ecuador.

Referencies:

1. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰²¹ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Ecuador	'Prosperity Index' value is	56.8
   New Zealand	'Prosperity Index' value is	80.9

2. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰²⁰ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Ecuador	'Prosperity Index' value is	57.1
   New Zealand	'Prosperity Index' value is	81.1

3. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰¹² by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Ecuador	'Prosperity Index' value is	53.4
   New Zealand	'Prosperity Index' value is	80.8

4. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰⁰⁷ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Ecuador	'Prosperity Index' value is	52.9
   New Zealand	'Prosperity Index' value is	81.0