Importance of remittances#15

During 2007 approximately 1,482,247 Guatemalans reside overseas, 72.0% of which are men and 28% women
84.8% of migrants send remittances to Guatemala. Of these senders 74.2% are men and 25.8% are women
Among the households that receive remittances, 37% of recipients are men and 67% are women
49% of remittances are destined for basic consumption (purchase of food, clothing and shoes, transportation, household appliances, etc.)

Source: Survey carried out by IOM and UNINSTRAW

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