Secondary income receipts in South Asia
South Asia: Secondary income receipts was 179.72 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Secondary income receipts in South Asia, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, secondary income receipts in South Asia stood at 179.72 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.3% on the previous year and up 80.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary income receipts in South Asia peaked at 179.72 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.39 billion BoP, current US$, in 1976.
South Asia ranks 18th of 45 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary income receipts in South Asia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1.39 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 1.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.8% |
| 1978 | 2.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1979 | 3.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.3% |
| 1980 | 4.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +50.0% |
| 1981 | 4.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1982 | 4.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1983 | 5.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 4.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 4.57 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 4.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 5.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1988 | 5.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 5.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 5.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 6.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1992 | 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 8.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1994 | 11.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.0% |
| 1995 | 11.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 14.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.6% |
| 1997 | 17.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1998 | 13.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.5% |
| 1999 | 15.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2000 | 17.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 19.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2002 | 22.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2003 | 28.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2004 | 27.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 33.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2006 | 40.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2007 | 50.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.6% |
| 2008 | 68.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.8% |
| 2009 | 68.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 74.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 85.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 95.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2013 | 96.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 99.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 98.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 90.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 96.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 109.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2019 | 115.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 118.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 124.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 144.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 155.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2024 | 179.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 4.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 68.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 74.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 115.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 144.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 118.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 179.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 15 Spain 33.64 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Italy 29.74 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Belgium 28.22 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Nigeria 24.01 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 19 Ukraine 24.00 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 20 Guatemala 22.84 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 21 Thailand 18.46 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia
- Exports of goods and services 21.0% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 4.70 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 4.27 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 963.11 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 831.81 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 6.7% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 1.29 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 31.0% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 6.3% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 7.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary income receipts in South Asia?
- Secondary income receipts in South Asia was 179.72 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 179.72 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest secondary income receipts recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.39 billion BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does South Asia rank for secondary income receipts?
- South Asia ranks 18th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is secondary income receipts rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.