Personal remittances, received (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD): Personal remittances, received (current US$), per square kilometre was 7,447 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, received (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) stood at 7,447 current US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of down 13.5% on the previous year and up 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 9,034 current US$ per square kilometre in 2021 and was at its lowest, 20.97 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) 20th out of 47 groups with data for 2023, 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$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 20.97 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 23.66 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1972 | 24.62 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 26.81 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1974 | 27.51 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 95.98 current US$ per square kilometre | +248.8% |
| 1976 | 175.63 current US$ per square kilometre | +83.0% |
| 1977 | 344.73 current US$ per square kilometre | +96.3% |
| 1978 | 558.23 current US$ per square kilometre | +61.9% |
| 1979 | 682.42 current US$ per square kilometre | +22.2% |
| 1980 | 804.04 current US$ per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 1981 | 749.25 current US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 1982 | 819.92 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1983 | 971.14 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.4% |
| 1984 | 956.27 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 862.43 current US$ per square kilometre | -9.8% |
| 1986 | 851.27 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 953.31 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 902.29 current US$ per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 844.77 current US$ per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 1,151 current US$ per square kilometre | +36.3% |
| 1991 | 1,234 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1992 | 1,530 current US$ per square kilometre | +23.9% |
| 1993 | 1,452 current US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 1,309 current US$ per square kilometre | -9.8% |
| 1995 | 1,290 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 1,176 current US$ per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 1997 | 1,244 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 1,192 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 1,126 current US$ per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 1,147 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 1,333 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 2002 | 1,833 current US$ per square kilometre | +37.6% |
| 2003 | 2,371 current US$ per square kilometre | +29.3% |
| 2004 | 2,632 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 2,550 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 2,794 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 3,347 current US$ per square kilometre | +19.8% |
| 2008 | 3,809 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 3,789 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 4,484 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.3% |
| 2011 | 4,817 current US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 5,630 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 2013 | 5,887 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 6,694 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 6,569 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 6,563 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 6,819 current US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 7,000 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 7,290 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 7,958 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2021 | 9,034 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 8,611 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 7,447 current US$ per square kilometre | -13.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, received (current US$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +248.8% | 27.51 current US$ per square kilometre | 95.98 current US$ per square kilometre |
| 1977 | +96.3% | 175.63 current US$ per square kilometre | 344.73 current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 198.06 current US$ per square kilometre | 20.97 current US$ per square kilometre | 682.42 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 871.47 current US$ per square kilometre | 749.25 current US$ per square kilometre | 971.14 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,270 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,126 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,530 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,561 current US$ per square kilometre | 1,147 current US$ per square kilometre | 3,809 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,175 current US$ per square kilometre | 4,484 current US$ per square kilometre | 7,290 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,262 current US$ per square kilometre | 7,447 current US$ per square kilometre | 9,034 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- 17 Aruba 216,468 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 18 Barbados 198,083 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 19 Guatemala 186,460 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 20 Bangladesh 169,795 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 21 French Polynesia 167,548 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 22 Comoros 164,199 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 23 Mauritius 157,927 current US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1377 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,924 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6806 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 453.08 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1603 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 389.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
All data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) was 7,447 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 9,034 current US$ per square kilometre in 2021.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.97 current US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) rank for personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 20th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is personal remittances, received (current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Personal remittances, received (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Personal remittances, received (current US$) 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, received (current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Personal remittances, received IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Personal remittances, received (current US$) 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.