The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador published remittance statistics showing USD 4,837.5 million in family remittances received in the first half of 2025, extending an upward trend in inflows mainly from the United States. In June 2025 alone, remittances reached USD 829.9 million, up 29% from June 2024, alongside 2.2 million operations, up 6.3%. Average monthly remittance values rose, with the average monthly monetary remittance increasing 12.5% from USD 311.5 to USD 350.5, and the average across all remittance types rising 13.6% from USD 284.1 to USD 322.6. Remittances from the United States grew 19% versus 6.4% from the rest of the world, with positive performance also reported for Spain (16.5%), Italy (12.1%) and Canada (1.9%). By geography within El Salvador, the paracentral and western zones received the largest shares (22.1% and 20.7%), while Cabañas (26%) and Chalatenango (24.8%) posted the biggest increases and San Salvador the lowest (10.8%). By declared use as of June 2025, investment-purpose remittances totalled USD 59.3 million (up 1.7% year on year, 1.2% of the total) and consumption-purpose remittances USD 4,778.3 million (up 18.2%, 98.8%). From January to June, 1,276 final payers operated, with payouts dominated by financial institutions (USD 3,953.5 million), followed by minisupers and supermarkets (USD 296.8 million), pharmacies (USD 147.7 million) and variety stores (USD 43.6 million); financial correspondents and remittance agents accounted for 13.7% of the amount paid. Remittances credited to bank accounts increased 37.7% to USD 1,567.6 million (32.4% of the total), with the highest average per transfer at USD 427.9; inflows were received by 1.86 million Salvadorans, and growth was faster in higher-value transfers (up 47.6% for amounts above USD 2,000 versus 10.3% for amounts below USD 2,000).
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador 2025-07-22
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reports USD 4,837.5 million in family remittances in H1 2025 and 29% year-on-year growth in June
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador reported USD 4,837.5 million in family remittances for the first half of 2025, marking a continued increase primarily from the United States. June 2025 saw remittances rise 29% year-on-year to USD 829.9 million, with notable growth in average monthly remittance values and geographic distribution within El Salvador. Investment-purpose remittances totaled USD 59.3 million, while consumption-purpose remittances reached USD 4,778.3 million, with financial institutions handling most payouts.