Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per capita in Switzerland
Switzerland: Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per capita was 4,694 current US$ per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per capita in Switzerland, 1977–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per person.
Analysis
In 2025, personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita in Switzerland stood at 4,694 current US$ per person. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and up 49.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita in Switzerland peaked at 4,694 current US$ per person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 207.99 current US$ per person, in 1977.
Switzerland ranks 4th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per capita in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | current US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 207.99 current US$ per person | — |
| 1978 | 296.92 current US$ per person | +42.8% |
| 1979 | 337.77 current US$ per person | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 370.18 current US$ per person | +9.6% |
| 1981 | 366.16 current US$ per person | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 431.18 current US$ per person | +17.8% |
| 1983 | 419.18 current US$ per person | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 383.51 current US$ per person | -8.5% |
| 1985 | 387.77 current US$ per person | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 580.75 current US$ per person | +49.8% |
| 1987 | 768.85 current US$ per person | +32.4% |
| 1988 | 874.47 current US$ per person | +13.7% |
| 1989 | 919.03 current US$ per person | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 1,216 current US$ per person | +32.3% |
| 1991 | 1,276 current US$ per person | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 1,287 current US$ per person | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 1,185 current US$ per person | -8.0% |
| 1994 | 1,247 current US$ per person | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 1,437 current US$ per person | +15.2% |
| 1996 | 1,359 current US$ per person | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 1,107 current US$ per person | -18.6% |
| 1998 | 1,092 current US$ per person | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 1,061 current US$ per person | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 817.52 current US$ per person | -22.9% |
| 2001 | 906.75 current US$ per person | +10.9% |
| 2002 | 1,033 current US$ per person | +14.0% |
| 2003 | 1,245 current US$ per person | +20.5% |
| 2004 | 1,398 current US$ per person | +12.3% |
| 2005 | 1,460 current US$ per person | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 1,559 current US$ per person | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 1,776 current US$ per person | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 2,070 current US$ per person | +16.6% |
| 2009 | 2,119 current US$ per person | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 2,368 current US$ per person | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 2,994 current US$ per person | +26.4% |
| 2012 | 2,966 current US$ per person | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 3,129 current US$ per person | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 3,271 current US$ per person | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 3,138 current US$ per person | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 3,106 current US$ per person | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 3,184 current US$ per person | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 3,252 current US$ per person | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 3,313 current US$ per person | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 3,422 current US$ per person | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 3,701 current US$ per person | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 3,794 current US$ per person | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 4,222 current US$ per person | +11.3% |
| 2024 | 4,454 current US$ per person | +5.5% |
| 2025 | 4,694 current US$ per person | +5.4% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 4,694 current US$ per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 396.53 current US$ per person, 11.8× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 4,694 current US$ per person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 224.18 current US$ per person, 20.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 280.89 current US$ per person | 207.99 current US$ per person | 337.77 current US$ per person | 3 |
| 1980s | 550.11 current US$ per person | 366.16 current US$ per person | 919.03 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,227 current US$ per person | 1,061 current US$ per person | 1,437 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,439 current US$ per person | 817.52 current US$ per person | 2,119 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,072 current US$ per person | 2,368 current US$ per person | 3,313 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,048 current US$ per person | 3,422 current US$ per person | 4,694 current US$ per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 1 Luxembourg 29,123 current US$ per person compare
- 2 Cayman Islands 8,124 current US$ per person compare
- 3 San Marino 7,143 current US$ per person compare
- 5 Qatar 4,057 current US$ per person compare
- 6 Macau, China 3,571 current US$ per person compare
- 7 Kuwait 3,441 current US$ per person compare
More economy & growth data for Switzerland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.6894 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.32 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2,784 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -12.29 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 88.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0118 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,351 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 18.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita in Switzerland?
- Personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita in Switzerland was 4,694 current US$ per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,694 current US$ per person in 2025.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 207.99 current US$ per person in 1977.
- How does Switzerland rank for personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita?
- Switzerland ranks 4th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Personal remittances, paid IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.