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El Salvador Remittances Received

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

$9.4B +$881.2M (+10.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #26 Global Peak $9.4B (2025) Source World Bank

El Salvador Remittances Received (1976–2025)

Overview

El Salvador's remittances received stood at $9.4B in 2025, a rise of +$881.2M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $9.4B by 2025. El Salvador ranked 26th globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $10.5B - -
2026* trend $9.9B - -
2025* trend $9.4B - -
2025 $9.4B +$881.2M #26
2024 $8.5B +$201.5M #157
2023 $8.3B +$435.9M #158
2022 $7.9B +$228.6M #160
2021 $7.6B +$1.7B #158
2020 $5.9B +$274.6M #156
2019 $5.7B +$265.0M #155
2018 $5.4B +$395.4M #154
2017 $5.0B +$434.8M #154
2016 $4.6B +$287.0M #151
2015 $4.3B +$114.2M #149
2014 $4.2B +$193.9M #148
2013 $4.0B +$52.4M #144
2012 $3.9B +$270.1M #149
2011 $3.6B +$172.1M #148
Show all years (1976-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Salvador's remittances received?

El Salvador's remittances received was $9.4B in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 10.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in El Salvador?

El Salvador's remittances received peaked at $9.4B in 2025.

What was the lowest remittances received in El Salvador?

The lowest remittances received in El Salvador was $10.6M in 1976.

How does El Salvador rank in remittances received?

El Salvador ranks 26th 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 El Salvador in 2025?

El Salvador's remittances received is projected to reach $9.4B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is El Salvador's remittances received in billion?

El Salvador's remittances received was approximately 9.37 billion ($9.4B) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of El Salvador in 2025?

The remittances received of El Salvador in 2025 was $9.4B. This ranks 26th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_remittances, title = {El Salvador Remittances Received}, url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/remittances}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }