Bangladesh Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Bangladesh's remittances received was $26.4B in 2025, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's remittances received stood at $26.4B in 2025, a decline of +$1.1B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $26.4B by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 8th globally.
Bangladesh's remittances received have experienced significant growth over the past five decades, with the country ranking eighth globally in 2025 with a total of 26,434,557,645.65. The all-time peak of 27,524,564,108.98 in 2024 demonstrates the upward trajectory of remittances, exceeding even that of peer country Pakistan, which ranked fifth in 2025 with 33,678,600,000.00. The all-time trough of 18,761,274.34 in 1976, the earliest recorded year, highlights the country's early dependence on remittances. Bangladesh's remittance growth is closely tied to the global labor market, with a large proportion of its workforce employed abroad. The rising trend is expected to continue, driven by an increasing number of Bangladeshi workers migrating to countries such as the Middle East and South Korea. However, a decline in global migration or changes in labor market policies could alter the trajectory of remittances received by Bangladesh.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $28.7B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $27.6B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $26.4B | - | - |
| 2025 | $26.4B | −$1.1B | #8 |
| 2024 | $27.5B | +$5.5B | #176 |
| 2023 | $22.1B | +$564.6M | #178 |
| 2022 | $21.5B | −$700.0M | #177 |
| 2021 | $22.2B | +$453.9M | #177 |
| 2020 | $21.8B | +$3.4B | #179 |
| 2019 | $18.4B | +$2.8B | #177 |
| 2018 | $15.6B | +$2.1B | #174 |
| 2017 | $13.5B | −$72.4M | #174 |
| 2016 | $13.6B | −$1.7B | #172 |
| 2015 | $15.3B | +$308.0M | #173 |
| 2014 | $15.0B | +$1.1B | #172 |
| 2013 | $13.9B | −$252.7M | #169 |
| 2012 | $14.1B | +$2.0B | #171 |
| 2011 | $12.1B | +$1.2B | #171 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's remittances received was $26.4B in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's remittances received peaked at $27.5B in 2024.
The lowest remittances received in Bangladesh was $18.8M in 1976.
Bangladesh ranks 8th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's remittances received is projected to reach $26.4B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Bangladesh's remittances received was approximately 26.43 billion ($26.4B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Bangladesh in 2025 was $26.4B. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_remittances,
title = {Bangladesh Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}