The National Order of Merit (Spanish: Orden Nacional al Mérito) is a civil order granted by the President of Ecuador.

The Order, which is the second highest among the decorations of Ecuador [es], was established on October 8, 1921,[1] and promulgated in Registro Oficial [es] No.

It was later modified by Decree No.

[2] The National Order of Merit is presented by the President of the Republic at personal discretion or by the advice of the ministries.

Applicants must have complied with the requirements of service or representation of the country in the civil, military, or police fields.