Ecuador remittances to hit record $8.02B in 2026, growth slows to 1% by 2030

Ecuador's central bank (BCE) forecasts record remittances of $8.02 billion this year, but growth decelerates sharply from 18.2% in 2025 to just 1% annually by 2030. The slowdown signals weakening external demand and could reduce household consumption, a key driver of Ecuador's economy.