A. M. 
Family remittances sent to El Salvador grew 17.95% in december 2025 compared to november, rising from US$814.82 million to US$961.12 million, according to official data from the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR). The monthly increase of US$146.30 million confirms a strong rebound in money transfers from abroad, especially during the end-of-year season.
A year-end boosted by increased remittances
December’s performance resulted in the highest monthly amount of the year, reflecting the seasonal pattern of remittances, which typically increase during the end-of-year holidays. This additional flow of resources directly contributes to household consumption, commerce, and local economic activity, particularly in the food, services, and retail sectors.
Remittances are one of the main pillars of the salvadoran economy, representing a key source of income for hundreds of thousands of families. The increase recorded in december reinforces the importance of these flows to the country’s economic stability, especially in a context of challenges to productive activity and domestic labor income.
Cumulative growth in 2025
According to the BCR, family remittances registered a cumulative growth rate of 17.8% in 2025, demonstrating a sustained positive trend throughout the year. In total, remittance income reached US$9,987.91 million between January and December, with an upward trend in most months.
The year began with US$676.29 million in January and showed significant increases in months such as march (US$863.05 million) and may (US$899.08 million), while december marked the annual peak at US$961.12 million.
Monthly remittance trends in 2025
The monthly flow of remittances showed variations throughout the year, with increases and slight decreases, but maintaining a general upward trend. The data reported by the BCRP indicate the following monthly income (in millions of dollars):
January: 676.29
February: 730.35
March: 863.05
April: 807.24
May: 899.08
June: 865.38
July: 872.89
August: 824.96
September: 819.74
October: 852.99
November: 814.82
December: 961.12
This performance confirms the resilience of remittance flows, even in an international context marked by economic pressures, inflation, and adjustments in the labor markets in the United States, the main source of these remittances.
Economic and social impact
The increase in remittances in december not only represents a greater flow of foreign currency into the country, but also financial relief for thousands of households. These resources are primarily used for consumption, education, health, housing, and savings, contributing to the well-being of families and the dynamism of the domestic market.
The close of 2025 with strong monthly growth in december and double-digit cumulative expansion suggests that remittances will continue to be a key component of the salvadoran economy in the short and medium term. However, future performance will depend on factors such as the economic performance of the United States, immigration policies, the working conditions of the diaspora, and the evolution of money transfer channels.
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