Personal transfers, receipts in France
France: Personal transfers, receipts was 378.13 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Personal transfers, receipts in France, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, personal transfers, receipts in France stood at 378.13 million BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and down 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal transfers, receipts in France peaked at 1.78 billion BoP, current US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 230.50 million BoP, current US$, in 1985.
France ranks 99th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal transfers, receipts in France, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 238.24 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 237.19 million BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 269.22 million BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1978 | 337.88 million BoP, current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1979 | 397.23 million BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1980 | 447.49 million BoP, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1981 | 346.81 million BoP, current US$ | -22.5% |
| 1982 | 322.00 million BoP, current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 336.42 million BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 342.21 million BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 230.50 million BoP, current US$ | -32.6% |
| 1986 | 321.97 million BoP, current US$ | +39.7% |
| 1987 | 398.58 million BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1988 | 444.72 million BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1989 | 541.42 million BoP, current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1990 | 807.46 million BoP, current US$ | +49.1% |
| 1991 | 967.94 million BoP, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1992 | 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.4% |
| 1993 | 1.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1994 | 1.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1995 | 1.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 1996 | 1.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 694.96 million BoP, current US$ | -59.8% |
| 1998 | 704.26 million BoP, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 706.29 million BoP, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 679.06 million BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 750.53 million BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 759.87 million BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 459.35 million BoP, current US$ | -39.5% |
| 2004 | 460.23 million BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 510.75 million BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 1.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +118.7% |
| 2007 | 1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 1.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 965.41 million BoP, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 678.37 million BoP, current US$ | -29.7% |
| 2013 | 718.72 million BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 628.36 million BoP, current US$ | -12.6% |
| 2015 | 598.29 million BoP, current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 511.30 million BoP, current US$ | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 606.89 million BoP, current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2018 | 425.25 million BoP, current US$ | -29.9% |
| 2019 | 330.07 million BoP, current US$ | -22.4% |
| 2020 | 289.93 million BoP, current US$ | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 262.68 million BoP, current US$ | -9.4% |
| 2022 | 243.56 million BoP, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 350.34 million BoP, current US$ | +43.8% |
| 2024 | 362.34 million BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 378.13 million BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 378.13 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 187.46 million BoP, current US$, 2.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- France's 378.13 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 849.93 million BoP, current US$, 44% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal transfers, receipts in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +118.7% | 510.75 million BoP, current US$ | 1.12 billion BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 295.95 million BoP, current US$ | 237.19 million BoP, current US$ | 397.23 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 373.21 million BoP, current US$ | 230.50 million BoP, current US$ | 541.42 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 694.96 million BoP, current US$ | 1.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 818.81 million BoP, current US$ | 459.35 million BoP, current US$ | 1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 648.42 million BoP, current US$ | 330.07 million BoP, current US$ | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 314.50 million BoP, current US$ | 243.56 million BoP, current US$ | 378.13 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 96 New Zealand 407.20 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 97 Fiji 391.28 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 98 Slovakia 383.89 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 100 Austria 375.89 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 101 Madagascar 363.22 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 102 North Macedonia 359.67 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for France
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.27 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0238 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,168 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 73.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 40.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,063 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal transfers, receipts in France?
- Personal transfers, receipts in France was 378.13 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest personal transfers, receipts recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.78 billion BoP, current US$ in 1995.
- What is the lowest personal transfers, receipts recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 230.50 million BoP, current US$ in 1985.
- How does France rank for personal transfers, receipts?
- France ranks 99th out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is personal transfers, receipts rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Personal transfers, receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Personal transfers are current transfers, in cash or in kind, received by resident households from non-resident households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.