Impacto de la migración en la economía ecuatoriana: Análisis del mercado laboral, las remesas y el desarrollo económico de 2019 al 2024.

Abstract

The general objective of this work is to analyze the influence of remittances sent by migrants on the Ecuadorian economy and their importance in economic development between 2019 and 2023. To achieve this objective, a mixed methodology was employed that combines the quantitative analysis of macroeconomic data provided by the Central Bank of Ecuador and a qualitative approach based on interviews with remittance-receiving families, which provided a comprehensive view of the effects of this phenomenon. The main conclusions indicate that remittances have played a crucial role in the economic stability of many families, significantly contributing to consumption and investment in education and health, which in turn has improved the quality of life of the recipients. However, an increasing dependence on these incomes was also observed, highlighting the urgent need to implement public policies that promote long-term economic self-sufficiency, preventing families from falling into chronic vulnerability. Although remittances are beneficial, they have not been sufficient to finance major projects such as property purchases or the creation of sustainable businesses, which perpetuates the economic vulnerability of recipient families. This underscores the need for strategies that diversify income sources and promote local development beyond reliance on remittances, thereby fostering more balanced and resilient economic growth in the country.