San Salvador El Salvador Capital City.
El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras received a combined $29.06 billion in family remittances during the first seven months of 2026, continuing the steady flow of money sent home by migrants abroad.
The total represents a 7.1% increase compared with the same period in 2025, when the three countries received approximately $27.12 billion. That’s an increase of about $1.94 billion in one year.
Data compiled by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) shows Guatemala received the largest share between January and July, with $15.45 billion, accounting for 53.1% of the regional total.
Honduras followed with $7.69 billion, representing 26.5% of the total. El Salvador received $5.92 billion during the same seven-month period, equivalent to 20.4% of the combined amount.
All three countries’ remittances increased compared with the same period in 2025. Remittances grew 11.2% in Honduras, 6.6% in Guatemala and 3.7% in El Salvador.
The figures highlight how important money sent from abroad remains for families across northern Central America. The United States continues to serve as the primary source of these remittances.
Migration has long connected the region with the United States, where migrants often seek better employment opportunities and living conditions. Those who settle there frequently send part of their earnings to relatives back home.
For El Salvador, remittances play an especially important role in the national economy. More than two million Salvadorans live in the United States, creating strong economic and family ties between both countries.
Salvadoran families use remittances to cover everyday expenses, including food, housing, utilities, healthcare and other services. As a result, changes in remittance flows can directly affect household finances and domestic consumption.
Migration in El Salvador continues to change. Salvadoran authorities say fewer people are leaving the country irregularly under President Nayib Bukele, although the United States remains a major destination for Salvadoran migrants.
At the same time, more Salvadorans faced deportation from the United States in early 2026. During the first three months of the year, deportations reportedly increased 90.2% compared with the same period in 2025.
Even as migration patterns change, remittances remain a lifeline for many Salvadoran families. Money sent home from abroad helps cover everyday expenses and continues to play an important role in the country’s economy.
