Austria Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Austria's remittances received was $3.5B in 2025, ranked 54th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Austria's remittances received stood at $3.5B in 2025, a rise of +$6.9M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3.5B by 2025. Austria ranked 54th globally.
Austria’s remittance inflows have risen dramatically from a modest 16,576,923.37 in 1970 to an all‑time high of 3,489,366,033.50 in 2025, placing the country 54th globally and ranking it alongside peers such as Switzerland ( 3,753,353,555.14 ) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( 3,407,294,438.75 ). The 56‑year coverage shows a sustained upward trajectory, reflecting both the growth of the Austrian diaspora and the expanding economic integration of migrant‑sending nations. The early low point coincided with a period of limited labor migration from Austria, whereas the recent peak aligns with broader European trends of increased cross‑border employment and the liberalisation of financial transfers. While the current level suggests a mature remittance market, future developments such as tighter regulatory scrutiny, shifts in migration patterns, or changes in global economic conditions could moderate the pace of growth, potentially altering Austria’s position in the global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $3.7B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $3.6B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $3.5B | - | - |
| 2025 | $3.5B | +$6.9M | #54 |
| 2024 | $3.5B | +$220.3M | #131 |
| 2023 | $3.3B | +$251.5M | #130 |
| 2022 | $3.0B | −$180.9M | #127 |
| 2021 | $3.2B | +$164.8M | #134 |
| 2020 | $3.0B | +$30.7M | #136 |
| 2019 | $3.0B | −$26.5M | #137 |
| 2018 | $3.0B | +$65.7M | #138 |
| 2017 | $3.0B | +$69.4M | #139 |
| 2016 | $2.9B | +$24.0M | #138 |
| 2015 | $2.9B | −$376.3M | #140 |
| 2014 | $3.2B | −$8.4M | #141 |
| 2013 | $3.2B | +$220.1M | #140 |
| 2012 | $3.0B | −$222.6M | #142 |
| 2011 | $3.3B | +$267.3M | #147 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria 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
Austria's remittances received was $3.5B in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Austria's remittances received peaked at $3.5B in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Austria was $16.6M in 1970.
Austria ranks 54th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's remittances received is projected to reach $3.5B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Austria's remittances received was approximately 3.49 billion ($3.5B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Austria in 2025 was $3.5B. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_remittances,
title = {Austria Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}