Personal remittances, received in Cyprus

Cyprus: Personal remittances, received was 1.8 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.8
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
33rd
of 69 countries
All-time high
7.11
in 1978
All-time low
0.1809
in 2002
Years of data
49
1976–2024

Personal remittances, received in Cyprus, 1976–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, personal remittances, received in Cyprus stood at 1.8.

That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Cyprus peaked at 7.11 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0.1809, in 2002.

Cyprus ranks 33rd of 69 countries on this measure, 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 in Cyprus, year by year

Annual values for Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) in Cyprus, 1976 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1976 5.5
1977 6.94 +26.2%
1978 7.11 +2.5%
1979 5.93 -16.6%
1980 4.37 -26.4%
1981 3.98 -8.9%
1982 3.69 -7.2%
1983 3.62 -1.9%
1984 3.23 -10.8%
1985 2.94 -8.9%
1986 1.85 -37.2%
1987 1.72 -6.8%
1988 1.67 -3.2%
1989 1.51 -9.4%
1990 1.41 -7.0%
1991 1.14 -19.0%
1992 1.17 +3.2%
1993 1.2 +2.6%
1994 1.09 -9.2%
1995 0.4895 -55.3%
1996 0.4926 +0.6%
1997 0.4993 +1.4%
1998 0.4711 -5.7%
1999 0.4737 +0.6%
2000 0.4505 -4.9%
2001 0.7487 +66.2%
2002 0.1809 -75.8%
2003 0.2187 +20.9%
2004 0.4468 +104.3%
2005 0.5686 +27.3%
2006 0.5207 -8.4%
2007 0.5932 +13.9%
2008 3.41 +474.3%
2009 2.28 -33.1%
2010 3.34 +46.6%
2011 2.68 -19.8%
2012 2.4 -10.4%
2013 1.8 -25.0%
2014 1.39 -22.7%
2015 1.58 +13.3%
2016 1.84 +16.7%
2017 2.02 +10.1%
2018 2.02 -0.0%
2019 2.04 +1.0%
2020 2.22 +8.7%
2021 2.06 -7.0%
2022 1.67 -18.9%
2023 1.81 +7.9%
2024 1.8 -0.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 6.37 5.5 7.11 4
1980s 2.86 1.51 4.37 10
1990s 0.8444 0.4711 1.41 10
2000s 0.9413 0.1809 3.41 10
2010s 2.11 1.39 3.34 10
2020s 1.91 1.67 2.22 5

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 30 Slovakia 2.1 compare
  2. 31 Azerbaijan 1.82 compare
  3. 32 Sudan 1.81 compare
  4. 34 Djibouti 1.35 compare
  5. 35 Andorra 1.3 compare
  6. 36 Slovenia 1.24 compare

See the full ranking of 69 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal remittances, received in Cyprus?
Personal remittances, received in Cyprus was 1.8 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 7.11 in 1978.
What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1809 in 2002.
How does Cyprus rank for personal remittances, received?
Cyprus ranks 33rd out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cyprus data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Personal remittances, received (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Personal remittances, received (% of GDP)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
69 places, 2,409 data points, 1970–2024
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