Aruba Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Aruba's remittances received was $40.1M in 2025, ranked 166th globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Aruba's remittances received stood at $40.1M in 2025, a rise of +$1.9M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $40.1M by 2025. Aruba ranked 166th globally.
Aruba’s remittance inflows have risen from a modest US$2,569,832.33 in 1991 to US$40,061,960.93 in 2025, placing the island at rank 166 globally. The trajectory features a pronounced peak of US$58,627,995.08 in 2014, followed by a sharp dip to a trough of US$273,743.02 in 2003, reflecting the volatility of diaspora earnings and external economic shocks during that period. Over the 35‑year series, the average annual growth rate has been positive, yet the recent level remains below the 2014 high and only marginally lower than the 2025 inflows of peer St. Kitts and Nevis (US$40,767,141.93). The modest decline from the peak suggests that while Aruba continues to rely on remittances, the market is stabilising after the early‑2000s turbulence. Continued diversification of the local economy and stronger ties with migrant workers’ host countries could sustain or modestly increase future remittance receipts.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $41.9M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $41.0M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $40.1M | - | - |
| 2025 | $40.1M | +$1.9M | #166 |
| 2024 | $38.1M | −$836,621 | #15 |
| 2023 | $39.0M | +$684,767 | #18 |
| 2022 | $38.3M | +$2.4M | #18 |
| 2021 | $35.8M | +$861,597 | #16 |
| 2020 | $35.0M | +$720,022 | #21 |
| 2019 | $34.3M | −$2.7M | #19 |
| 2018 | $36.9M | −$19.2M | #21 |
| 2017 | $56.1M | +$3.5M | #33 |
| 2016 | $52.7M | −$955,765 | #34 |
| 2015 | $53.6M | −$5.0M | #35 |
| 2014 | $58.6M | +$481,253 | #35 |
| 2013 | $58.1M | +$53.3M | #33 |
| 2012 | $4.9M | −$446,927 | #6 |
| 2011 | $5.3M | +$335,196 | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Aruba matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Aruba's remittances received was $40.1M in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from the previous year.
Aruba's remittances received peaked at $58.6M in 2014.
The lowest remittances received in Aruba was $273,743 in 2003.
Aruba ranks 166th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Aruba's remittances received is projected to reach $40.1M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Aruba's remittances received was approximately 40.06 million ($40.1M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Aruba in 2025 was $40.1M. This ranks 166th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_aruba_remittances,
title = {Aruba Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/aruba/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}