Home China Trade Remittances Received

China Remittances Received

Personal remittances received  BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT

$35.3B +$3.9B (+12.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #6 Global Peak $35.3B (2025) Source World Bank

China Remittances Received (1982–2025)

Overview

China's remittances received stood at $35.3B in 2025, a rise of +$3.9B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $35.3B by 2025. China ranked 6th globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $41.7B - -
2026* trend $38.5B - -
2025* trend $35.3B - -
2025 $35.3B +$3.9B #6
2024 $31.4B +$1.9B #178
2023 $29.5B +$3.4B #180
2022 $26.1B +$3.6B #178
2021 $22.5B +$3.6B #178
2020 $18.9B +$581.9M #178
2019 $18.3B −$6.0B #175
2018 $24.3B −$4.4B #177
2017 $28.7B +$1.8B #180
2016 $26.9B −$6.2B #178
2015 $33.1B +$3.2B #180
2014 $29.9B +$12.1B #180
2013 $17.8B +$724.5M #172
2012 $17.1B +$497.3M #173
2011 $16.6B +$2.9B #175
Show all years (1982-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.5% GDP growth 7.8% C/A balance 1.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China's remittances received?

China's remittances received was $35.3B in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 12.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in China?

China's remittances received peaked at $35.3B in 2025.

What was the lowest remittances received in China?

The lowest remittances received in China was $188.9M in 1989.

How does China rank in remittances received?

China ranks 6th globally in remittances received as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for remittances received?

The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected remittances received of China in 2025?

China's remittances received is projected to reach $35.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is China's remittances received in billion?

China's remittances received was approximately 35.29 billion ($35.3B) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of China in 2025?

The remittances received of China in 2025 was $35.3B. This ranks 6th in the world.

Cite this page

APA
China Remittances Received. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/china/remittances
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_china_remittances, title = {China Remittances Received}, url = {https://historysaid.com/china/remittances}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }