Fiji Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Fiji's remittances received was $504.6M in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 18.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Fiji's remittances received stood at $504.6M in 2025, a rise of +$80.4M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $504.6M by 2025. Fiji ranked 117th globally.
Fiji’s remittance inflows have risen dramatically from a modest US$3,589,619.16 in 1979 to a record US$504,569,688.64 in 2025, placing the nation at rank 117 globally and positioning it between peer economies such as Myanmar (US$525,329,796.17) and Lesotho (US$499,650,089.35). The 47‑year coverage shows a steady upward trajectory, with the all‑time peak coinciding with the latest year, reflecting expanding overseas labour markets and increasingly diversified diaspora destinations. The contrast with the 1979 trough underscores the structural shift of Fiji’s external income composition, as remittances now rival traditional exports and tourism receipts. While the surge aligns with regional patterns of heightened migration flows, future trajectories will depend on the resilience of host‑country economies, immigration policies, and the capacity of Fiji to create domestic employment opportunities that could moderate reliance on external transfers.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $564.5M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $534.5M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $504.6M | - | - |
| 2025 | $504.6M | +$80.4M | #117 |
| 2024 | $424.2M | −$55.2M | #61 |
| 2023 | $479.4M | +$20.5M | #65 |
| 2022 | $458.8M | +$65.2M | #67 |
| 2021 | $393.6M | +$76.5M | #66 |
| 2020 | $317.2M | +$30.6M | #64 |
| 2019 | $286.6M | −$3.5M | #60 |
| 2018 | $290.1M | +$11.3M | #59 |
| 2017 | $278.7M | +$6.4M | #63 |
| 2016 | $272.4M | +$20.0M | #63 |
| 2015 | $252.4M | +$31.4M | #61 |
| 2014 | $221.0M | +$17.4M | #58 |
| 2013 | $203.6M | +$13.0M | #55 |
| 2012 | $190.6M | +$30.1M | #56 |
| 2011 | $160.6M | −$15.1M | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Fiji matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiji's remittances received was $504.6M in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 18.9% increase from the previous year.
Fiji's remittances received peaked at $504.6M in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Fiji was $3.6M in 1979.
Fiji ranks 117th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Fiji's remittances received is projected to reach $504.6M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Fiji's remittances received was approximately 504.57 million ($504.6M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Fiji in 2025 was $504.6M. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_fiji_remittances,
title = {Fiji Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/fiji/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}