Personal remittances, received (current US$), per capita in Portugal
Portugal: Personal remittances, received (current US$), per capita was 172.2 current US$ per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, received (current US$), per capita in Portugal, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, received (current us$), per capita in Portugal is 172.2 current US$ per person, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 191.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received (current us$), per capita in Portugal peaked at 478.5 current US$ per person in 1992 and was at its lowest, 24.29 current US$ per person, in 1999.
That places Portugal 99th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, received (current US$), per capita in Portugal, year by year
| Year | current US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 123.95 current US$ per person | — |
| 1976 | 98.8 current US$ per person | -20.3% |
| 1977 | 126.6 current US$ per person | +28.1% |
| 1978 | 177.55 current US$ per person | +40.2% |
| 1979 | 257.34 current US$ per person | +44.9% |
| 1980 | 303.95 current US$ per person | +18.1% |
| 1981 | 291.98 current US$ per person | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 265.86 current US$ per person | -8.9% |
| 1983 | 219.66 current US$ per person | -17.4% |
| 1984 | 220.06 current US$ per person | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 215.87 current US$ per person | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 264.58 current US$ per person | +22.6% |
| 1987 | 336.17 current US$ per person | +27.1% |
| 1988 | 351.72 current US$ per person | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 370.39 current US$ per person | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 448.65 current US$ per person | +21.1% |
| 1991 | 473.65 current US$ per person | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 478.5 current US$ per person | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 433.04 current US$ per person | -9.5% |
| 1994 | 380.92 current US$ per person | -12.0% |
| 1995 | 394.22 current US$ per person | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 368.46 current US$ per person | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 344.99 current US$ per person | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 347.59 current US$ per person | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 24.29 current US$ per person | -93.0% |
| 2000 | 25.15 current US$ per person | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 33.01 current US$ per person | +31.3% |
| 2002 | 29.66 current US$ per person | -10.2% |
| 2003 | 36.72 current US$ per person | +23.8% |
| 2004 | 36.74 current US$ per person | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 36.81 current US$ per person | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 41.83 current US$ per person | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 57.85 current US$ per person | +38.3% |
| 2008 | 60.7 current US$ per person | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 56.6 current US$ per person | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 48.89 current US$ per person | -13.6% |
| 2011 | 59.8 current US$ per person | +22.3% |
| 2012 | 51.67 current US$ per person | -13.6% |
| 2013 | 54 current US$ per person | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 59.15 current US$ per person | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 49.9 current US$ per person | -15.6% |
| 2016 | 52.81 current US$ per person | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 56.61 current US$ per person | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 70.18 current US$ per person | +24.0% |
| 2019 | 81.48 current US$ per person | +16.1% |
| 2020 | 98.53 current US$ per person | +20.9% |
| 2021 | 131.94 current US$ per person | +33.9% |
| 2022 | 155.5 current US$ per person | +17.9% |
| 2023 | 164.06 current US$ per person | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 172.2 current US$ per person | +5.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 172.2 current US$ per person is below the median for high income countries, which is 254.22 current US$ per person, 68% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 172.2 current US$ per person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 464.24 current US$ per person, 37% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 156.85 current US$ per person | 98.8 current US$ per person | 257.34 current US$ per person | 5 |
| 1980s | 284.02 current US$ per person | 215.87 current US$ per person | 370.39 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 369.43 current US$ per person | 24.29 current US$ per person | 478.5 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.51 current US$ per person | 25.15 current US$ per person | 60.7 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.45 current US$ per person | 48.89 current US$ per person | 81.48 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 144.45 current US$ per person | 98.53 current US$ per person | 172.2 current US$ per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 96 Liberia 181.16 current US$ per person compare
- 97 Senegal 180.73 current US$ per person compare
- 98 Turks and Caicos Islands 180.03 current US$ per person compare
- 100 Thailand 168.25 current US$ per person compare
- 101 Kiribati 165.68 current US$ per person compare
- 102 Costa Rica 165.6 current US$ per person compare
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0218 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 639.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 13.49 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 16.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,261 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received (current us$), per capita in Portugal?
- Personal remittances, received (current us$), per capita in Portugal was 172.2 current US$ per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest personal remittances, received (current us$), per capita recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 478.5 current US$ per person in 1992.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received (current us$), per capita recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.29 current US$ per person in 1999.
- How does Portugal rank for personal remittances, received (current us$), per capita?
- Portugal ranks 99th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received (current us$), per capita rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Personal remittances, received (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Personal remittances, received (current US$) 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, received (current US$) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Personal remittances, received IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Personal remittances, received (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.