Secondary income receipts in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Secondary income receipts was 76.61 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Secondary income receipts in Least developed countries, 1985–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary income receipts in Least developed countries is 76.61 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary income receipts in Least developed countries peaked at 76.90 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4.81 billion BoP, current US$, in 1985.
Least developed countries ranks 33rd of 45 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary income receipts in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 4.81 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 4.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 5.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1988 | 6.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 6.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 6.47 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 6.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 8.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1993 | 7.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 8.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 12.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +54.9% |
| 2004 | 14.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2005 | 20.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.3% |
| 2006 | 23.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 30.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.8% |
| 2008 | 41.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.2% |
| 2009 | 40.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 47.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2011 | 49.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 56.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2013 | 59.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 67.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 64.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 63.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 58.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 64.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 70.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 71.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 72.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 76.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 76.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 76.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 7.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 26.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 41.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 60.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 47.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 70.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 71.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 76.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 30 Uzbekistan 15.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 31 Israel 13.86 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 32 Portugal 13.70 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 33 Dominican Republic 13.17 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Honduras 12.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Russian Federation 12.33 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 Nepal 12.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Least developed countries
- Final consumption expenditure 1.16 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 185.44 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 233.76 billion current US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs final consumption expenditure 71.8% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 1.35 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 1.78 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 358.16 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 1.62 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure per capita growth 2.3% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 4.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary income receipts in Least developed countries?
- Secondary income receipts in Least developed countries was 76.61 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest secondary income receipts recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 76.90 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest secondary income receipts recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.81 billion BoP, current US$ in 1985.
- How does Least developed countries rank for secondary income receipts?
- Least developed countries ranks 33rd out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is secondary income receipts rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Secondary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Secondary income refers to transfers recorded in the balance of payments whenever an economy provides or receives goods, services, income, or financial items without a quid pro quo. All transfers not considered to be capital are current. 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.