European Union Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
European Union's remittances received was $165.6B in 2025, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
European Union's remittances received stood at $165.6B in 2025, a rise of +$7.4B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $165.6B by 2025. European Union ranked 1st globally.
The European Union’s remittances received have risen dramatically from a modest 1,387,801,445.92 in 1970 to an all‑time peak of 165,572,880,442.77 in 2025, making it the world’s largest recipient of cross‑border personal transfers. Over the 56‑year span, inflows have multiplied by more than 119 times, reflecting the bloc’s growing migrant populations, higher disposable incomes abroad, and expanding financial infrastructure that facilitates rapid money flows. This magnitude far exceeds that of comparable economies such as India, which recorded 149,949,825,169.62 in the same year, and Mexico, with 76,423,033,890.60, underscoring the EU’s unique position as a net beneficiary of diaspora earnings. The upward trajectory is anchored in sustained labor mobility within and beyond the Union, alongside policy frameworks that protect migrant workers’ rights to remit funds. Continued integration of digital payment platforms and potential shifts in migration patterns will likely shape the future pace of remittance growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $181.3B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $173.4B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $165.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $165.6B | +$7.4B | #1 |
| 2024 | $158.2B | +$5.9B | #184 |
| 2023 | $152.3B | +$16.3B | #185 |
| 2022 | $136.0B | −$1.2B | #185 |
| 2021 | $137.2B | +$10.7B | #185 |
| 2020 | $126.5B | −$838.9M | #186 |
| 2019 | $127.3B | +$2.1B | #185 |
| 2018 | $125.2B | +$7.7B | #184 |
| 2017 | $117.5B | +$8.0B | #184 |
| 2016 | $109.5B | +$1.8B | #182 |
| 2015 | $107.7B | −$11.5B | #182 |
| 2014 | $119.2B | +$4.2B | #182 |
| 2013 | $115.1B | +$15.4B | #179 |
| 2012 | $99.7B | −$2.9B | #180 |
| 2011 | $102.6B | +$10.7B | #181 |
Analysis
European Union's remittances received was $165.6B in 2025, a rise of +$7.4B from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $165.6B by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's remittances received was $165.6B in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from the previous year.
European Union's remittances received peaked at $165.6B in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in European Union was $1.4B in 1970.
European Union ranks 1st globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
European Union's remittances received is projected to reach $165.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
European Union's remittances received was approximately 165.57 billion ($165.6B) in 2025.
The remittances received of European Union in 2025 was $165.6B. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_european-union_remittances,
title = {European Union Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}