Análisis del comportamiento de las remesas en Ecuador (2007-2024)

Abstract

Historically, human beings have migrated in search of better living conditions. In Ecuador, the economic crisis and dollarization led to a decline in purchasing power and social instability, driving migration and remittance flows. This study analyzes the evolution of remittances between 2007 and 2024 and their impact on key variables such as GDP, household consumption, income poverty, and the balance of payments. A mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating qualitative and quantitative techniques, as well as graphical analysis. The findings show a sustained increase in remittance flows, which reached USD 6.539 billion in 2024, representing 5.24% of GDP and 10.89% of household consumption. Although remittances are a key source of income, their effect on the structural reduction of poverty has been limited due to migratory, seasonal, and cyclical factors, as well as economic policies implemented during the period analyzed.