According to the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI), in the last 30 years, more than 3 million Peruvians have emigrated without return and 45.5% of the total were between 20 and 39 years old.

More and more Peruvians decide to leave the country due to the constant search for opportunities and the promise of a better quality of life abroad.

According to the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI), in the last 30 years, more than 3 million Peruvians have emigrated without return and 45.5% of the total were between 20 and 39 years old. On the other hand, the recent study by the same organization on the current poverty rate in Peru reveals that 23.3% of Peruvians are poor and 5.7% live in conditions of extreme poverty. This would mean an increase in the poverty rate by 1.5% compared to 2022.

According to Hellen Tipian, Andean Zone Leader of the Forge Foundation, in addition to the increase in poverty and the search for a better quality of life, other factors that push Peruvians to leave their homeland are: the lack of job opportunities, low salaries and job insecurity, affecting the sustainable economic development of Peru.

Against this background, the expert comments on some negative impacts that this brain drain has in Peru:

Firstly, reduction in economic growth. The loss of talent affects the productivity of companies and the capacity for innovation, which in turn reduces Peru's competitiveness in the global market.

Second, the increase in social inequality. Emigrating requires a significant investment and only people with the necessary resources can do it, this causes an increase in the social and economic gap in the country.

And third, the low capacity for innovation. The departure of trained young people with the capacity to innovate could affect the technological development of the country, affecting emerging and strategic sectors.

Finally, Tipian comments that quality education is the first pillar to reverse this problem, in addition to the need to have teachers who can adequately accompany their students during the learning process and provide them with the necessary tools so that they are prepared for the challenges. labor market requirements.

Likewise, it mentions that Fundación Forge maintains a commitment to the country's young people and constantly launches campaigns to help them strengthen their skills and provide them with tools that help them be more employable.