Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan: Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per square kilometre was 11,170 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, 1966–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan is 11,170 current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 58 years on record.
The figure is up 54.7% on the previous year and up 59.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan peaked at 11,170 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.1581 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1966.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan 5th out of 47 groups with data for 2023, putting it 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$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 0.1581 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1967 | 0.1581 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.3162 current US$ per square kilometre | +100.0% |
| 1969 | 0.6324 current US$ per square kilometre | +100.0% |
| 1970 | 0.8696 current US$ per square kilometre | +37.5% |
| 1971 | 17.51 current US$ per square kilometre | +1913.3% |
| 1972 | 21.98 current US$ per square kilometre | +25.5% |
| 1973 | 31.77 current US$ per square kilometre | +44.5% |
| 1974 | 50.72 current US$ per square kilometre | +59.7% |
| 1975 | 109.02 current US$ per square kilometre | +114.9% |
| 1976 | 152.9 current US$ per square kilometre | +40.2% |
| 1977 | 277.56 current US$ per square kilometre | +81.5% |
| 1978 | 411.53 current US$ per square kilometre | +48.3% |
| 1979 | 479.76 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 1980 | 555.19 current US$ per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1981 | 701.32 current US$ per square kilometre | +26.3% |
| 1982 | 758.49 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 802.06 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 765.32 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1985 | 763 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 704.45 current US$ per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 1987 | 709.18 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 841.22 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.6% |
| 1989 | 1,008 current US$ per square kilometre | +19.8% |
| 1990 | 1,166 current US$ per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1991 | 1,337 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.6% |
| 1992 | 1,401 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 1,607 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 1994 | 1,807 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1995 | 1,673 current US$ per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1996 | 1,576 current US$ per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 1997 | 1,587 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 1,616 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 1,554 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 1,697 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2001 | 1,680 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 1,915 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 2003 | 1,998 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 2,003 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 2,110 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 2,396 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 2,956 current US$ per square kilometre | +23.3% |
| 2008 | 3,806 current US$ per square kilometre | +28.8% |
| 2009 | 4,492 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.0% |
| 2010 | 4,558 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 5,568 current US$ per square kilometre | +22.2% |
| 2012 | 6,076 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 6,997 current US$ per square kilometre | +15.2% |
| 2014 | 7,131 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 7,023 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 6,895 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 6,701 current US$ per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 6,618 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 6,683 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 6,469 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 7,050 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 7,219 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 11,170 current US$ per square kilometre | +54.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +1913.3% | 0.8696 current US$ per square kilometre | 17.51 current US$ per square kilometre |
| 1975 | +114.9% | 50.72 current US$ per square kilometre | 109.02 current US$ per square kilometre |
| 1968 | +100.0% | 0.1581 current US$ per square kilometre | 0.3162 current US$ per square kilometre |
| 1969 | +100.0% | 0.3162 current US$ per square kilometre | 0.6324 current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3162 current US$ per square kilometre | 0.1581 current US$ per square kilometre | 0.6324 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
| 1970s | 155.36 current US$ per square kilometre | 0.8696 current US$ per square kilometre | 479.76 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 760.83 current US$ per square kilometre | 555.19 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,008 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,532 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,166 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,807 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,505 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,680 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,492 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,425 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,558 current US$ per square kilometre | 7,131 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,977 current US$ per square kilometre | 6,469 current US$ per square kilometre | 11,170 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- 2 Luxembourg 7.02 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 3 San Marino 4.03 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 4 Bahrain 3.33 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 5 Bermuda 3.26 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 6 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 3.07 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 7 Cayman Islands 2.52 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 8 Maldives 1.99 million current US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 100.54 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,005 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.162 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.4665 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,080 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1741 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0097 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 59.93 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
All data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan →
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Personal remittances, paid (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan was 11,170 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 11,170 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1581 current US$ per square kilometre in 1966.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan rank for personal remittances, paid (current us$), per square kilometre?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 5th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is personal remittances, paid (current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Personal remittances, paid IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.