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After a painful 2% contraction in 2024, Ecuador's economy bounced back with 3.7% growth in 2025 — driven by booming exports and a 5.6% jump in investment. Here's what the numbers mean for Cuenca's expat economy, real estate, and your cost of living.

Ecuador's international reserves just hit $11.94 billion — the highest level since the country adopted the US dollar in 2000. If you keep your money in an Ecuadorian bank (or just spend dollars here daily), this is the single most important economic indicator you should be watching.