Personal remittances, paid in European Union
European Union: Personal remittances, paid was 131.10 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, paid in European Union, 1970–2025
Source: IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid in European Union is 131.10 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 14.8% on the previous year and up 51.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid in European Union peaked at 153.82 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 336.64 million current US$, in 1970.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, paid in European Union, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 336.64 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 2.67 billion current US$ | +692.0% |
| 1972 | 3.29 billion current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1973 | 4.50 billion current US$ | +36.7% |
| 1974 | 5.00 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1975 | 8.24 billion current US$ | +64.9% |
| 1976 | 8.47 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 8.97 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1978 | 11.17 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1979 | 12.76 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1980 | 14.12 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1981 | 12.46 billion current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1982 | 11.73 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1983 | 11.12 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1984 | 10.45 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 10.57 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 13.35 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1987 | 16.14 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1988 | 17.93 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1989 | 17.87 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 21.37 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1991 | 20.90 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 24.45 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1993 | 24.11 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 22.24 billion current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1995 | 27.50 billion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1996 | 27.45 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 25.79 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 27.30 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 29.95 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 29.21 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 31.29 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 32.41 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 39.40 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2004 | 46.98 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2005 | 51.26 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 56.93 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 71.46 billion current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2008 | 96.44 billion current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2009 | 93.37 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 87.72 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 95.96 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 86.91 billion current US$ | -9.4% |
| 2013 | 93.30 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 98.58 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 86.64 billion current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 90.96 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 100.83 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 115.75 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2019 | 114.55 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 119.14 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 133.86 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 137.49 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 149.70 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 153.82 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2025 | 131.10 billion current US$ | -14.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.54 billion current US$ | 336.64 million current US$ | 12.76 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.57 billion current US$ | 10.45 billion current US$ | 17.93 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.11 billion current US$ | 20.90 billion current US$ | 29.95 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.88 billion current US$ | 29.21 billion current US$ | 96.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.12 billion current US$ | 86.64 billion current US$ | 115.75 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 137.52 billion current US$ | 119.14 billion current US$ | 153.82 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near European Union
- 1 United States of America 107.10 billion current US$ compare
- 2 Saudi Arabia 58.69 billion current US$ compare
- 3 Switzerland 42.68 billion current US$ compare
- 4 Germany 26.67 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for European Union
- Gross fixed capital formation 3.39 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 10.54 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 8.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 2.3% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 49.6% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 4.53 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 21.3% (2025)
- Gross capital formation 3.44 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross capital formation 4.67 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 15.32 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid in European Union?
- Personal remittances, paid in European Union was 131.10 billion current US$ in 2025, according to IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid recorded in European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 153.82 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid recorded in European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was 336.64 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does European Union rank for personal remittances, paid?
- European Union ranks 1st out of 2 regions with data for 2025.
- Is personal remittances, paid rising or falling in European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union data come from?
- The figures come from IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Personal remittances, paid (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Personal remittances comprise personal transfers and compensation of employees. Personal transfers consist of all current transfers in cash or in kind made or received by resident households to or from nonresident households. Personal transfers thus include all current transfers between resident and nonresident individuals. Compensation of employees refers to the income of border, seasonal, and other short-term workers who are employed in an economy where they are not resident and of residents employed by nonresident entities. Data are the sum of two items defined in the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual: personal transfers and compensation of employees. Data are in current U.S. dollars.