Análisis de la economía informal del Ecuador en el periodo 2010 2023

Abstract

Abstract: This study focuses on the analysis of Ecuador's informal economy from 2010 to 2023, considering its economic and social factors. The methodological design was quantitative, using statistical analysis techniques to visualize data trends over fourteen years. The information was extracted from various sources and public institutions, including the INEC, the BCE, and the IESS. The variables analyzed and related were the informal economy, GDP, employment, unemployment, poverty, inequality, and social security. Both the statistical analysis and the correlation between variables show a moderate direct relationship between the informal economy and GDP. The correlation is also strong between informality, poverty, and unemployment. Conversely, there are inverse correlations between informality, employment, and access to social security. It should be noted that the informal economy and inequality did not show a significant correlation coefficient. Based on these results, the negative impact of the informal economy on other indicators is evident, which in turn has a direct impact on the quality of life and well-being of informal worker.