Personal transfers, receipts (BoP, current US$) in France
France: Personal transfers, receipts (BoP, current US$) was 389.42 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
389.42 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
100th
of 177 countries
All-time high
1.78 billion BoP, current US$
in 1995
All-time low
230.50 million BoP, current US$
in 1985
Years of data
51
1975–2025
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$.
Analysis
In 2025, personal transfers, receipts in France stood at 389.42 million BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of up 7.6% on the previous year and down 34.9% 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$, in 1985.
France ranks 100th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal transfers, receipts (BoP, current US$) 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 | 361.90 million BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 389.42 million BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 389.42 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 187.46 million BoP, current US$, 2.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- France's 389.42 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 993.09 million BoP, current US$, 39% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal transfers, receipts (BoP, current US$) 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 | 316.31 million BoP, current US$ | 243.56 million BoP, current US$ | 389.42 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
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- 98 Laos 400.26 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 99 Fiji 391.28 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 101 Slovakia 383.89 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 102 Austria 375.89 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 103 North Macedonia 359.67 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for France
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -16.17 % change on previous year (2025)
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0112 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 549.07 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.851 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0082 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 400.93 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.54 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal transfers, receipts in France?
- Personal transfers, receipts in France was 389.42 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 100th 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 34.9%. 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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About this data
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.