Brazil Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Brazil's remittances received was $5.3B in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 8.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Brazil's remittances received stood at $5.3B in 2025, a rise of +$394.4M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5.3B by 2025. Brazil ranked 41st globally.
Brazil's remittances received have shown significant growth over the past five decades, with the country ranking 41st globally in 2025, receiving a total of 5,296,832,992.05 USD. This substantial increase marks a stark contrast to the 1983 trough, when Brazil received a mere 29,000,000.00 USD in remittances. The all-time peak of 5,296,832,992.05 USD in 2025 is closely comparable to that of Kenya, the country ranking 39th globally, with 5,305,430,361.11 USD in remittances. Notably, Brazil's remittances have seen a steady rise since the 1970s, with the earliest recorded figure standing at 82,000,000.00 USD in 1975. This growth is likely driven by the increasing global diaspora and advancements in international banking and communication technologies. However, a decline in global economic growth or changes in international migration patterns could alter the trajectory of Brazil's remittances received.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $5.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $5.6B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $5.3B | - | - |
| 2025 | $5.3B | +$394.4M | #41 |
| 2024 | $4.9B | +$468.7M | #144 |
| 2023 | $4.4B | −$540.1M | #144 |
| 2022 | $5.0B | +$871.7M | #151 |
| 2021 | $4.1B | +$535.8M | #147 |
| 2020 | $3.6B | +$352.6M | #146 |
| 2019 | $3.2B | +$280.1M | #140 |
| 2018 | $2.9B | +$234.7M | #137 |
| 2017 | $2.7B | −$41.0M | #136 |
| 2016 | $2.7B | −$157.1M | #136 |
| 2015 | $2.9B | +$249.0M | #141 |
| 2014 | $2.6B | −$69.8M | #136 |
| 2013 | $2.7B | −$66.4M | #135 |
| 2012 | $2.8B | −$430.5M | #139 |
| 2011 | $3.2B | +$131.8M | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's remittances received was $5.3B in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 8.0% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's remittances received peaked at $5.3B in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Brazil was $29.0M in 1983.
Brazil ranks 41st globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's remittances received is projected to reach $5.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Brazil's remittances received was approximately 5.3 billion ($5.3B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Brazil in 2025 was $5.3B. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_remittances,
title = {Brazil Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}