Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate in Cyprus
Cyprus: Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate was 16.76 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate in Cyprus, 1977–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Cyprus stood at 16.76 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 161.8% on the previous year and up 187.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Cyprus peaked at 167.17 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -19.08 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Cyprus ranks 48th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -17.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 32.68 % change on previous year | -290.4% |
| 1979 | 54.97 % change on previous year | +68.2% |
| 1980 | 28.5 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 1981 | -18.84 % change on previous year | -166.1% |
| 1982 | 5.81 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
| 1983 | -14.61 % change on previous year | -351.6% |
| 1984 | -15.61 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 10.61 % change on previous year | -168.0% |
| 1986 | 12 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 1987 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 1988 | 50.23 % change on previous year | +966.8% |
| 1989 | -11.21 % change on previous year | -122.3% |
| 1990 | 23.72 % change on previous year | -311.6% |
| 1991 | 52.43 % change on previous year | +121.0% |
| 1992 | 30.05 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1993 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -89.9% |
| 1994 | 37.51 % change on previous year | +1130.3% |
| 1995 | 40.9 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 12.82 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 1997 | -5.63 % change on previous year | -143.9% |
| 1998 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -154.3% |
| 1999 | 0.6714 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 2000 | -8.18 % change on previous year | -1317.6% |
| 2001 | 64.5 % change on previous year | -889.0% |
| 2002 | 35 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2003 | 71.82 % change on previous year | +105.2% |
| 2004 | 16.05 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2005 | 12.76 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2006 | -0.4446 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 2007 | 27.16 % change on previous year | -6208.6% |
| 2008 | 167.17 % change on previous year | +515.5% |
| 2009 | -14.64 % change on previous year | -108.8% |
| 2010 | 37.01 % change on previous year | -352.8% |
| 2011 | -5.94 % change on previous year | -116.1% |
| 2012 | -15.15 % change on previous year | +155.0% |
| 2013 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 2014 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -380.6% |
| 2015 | -19.08 % change on previous year | -395.5% |
| 2016 | 7.89 % change on previous year | -141.3% |
| 2017 | 12.56 % change on previous year | +59.2% |
| 2018 | 12.03 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2019 | -3.35 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
| 2020 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -181.0% |
| 2021 | 16.64 % change on previous year | +513.1% |
| 2022 | -2.72 % change on previous year | -116.3% |
| 2023 | 24.79 % change on previous year | -1011.0% |
| 2024 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 2025 | 16.76 % change on previous year | +161.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 16.76 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.33 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 16.76 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.68 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +6208.6% | -0.4446 % change on previous year | 27.16 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | -1317.6% | 0.6714 % change on previous year | -8.18 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | +1130.3% | 3.05 % change on previous year | 37.51 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.49 % change on previous year | -17.17 % change on previous year | 54.97 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 5.16 % change on previous year | -18.84 % change on previous year | 50.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.86 % change on previous year | -5.63 % change on previous year | 52.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.12 % change on previous year | -14.64 % change on previous year | 167.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.01 % change on previous year | -19.08 % change on previous year | 37.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.76 % change on previous year | -2.72 % change on previous year | 24.79 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 45 Japan 18 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Israel 17.92 % change on previous year compare
- 47 North Macedonia 17.88 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Czechia 16.61 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Latvia 16.54 % change on previous year compare
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More economy & growth data for Cyprus
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.45 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.57 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.038 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,144 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 122.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.2708 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 8,144 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 41.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Cyprus?
- Personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Cyprus was 16.76 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 167.17 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.08 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Cyprus rank for personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Cyprus ranks 48th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 187.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Personal remittances, paid (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Personal remittances, paid IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Personal remittances, paid (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.