France Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
France's remittances received was $40.7B in 2025, ranked 5th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
France's remittances received stood at $40.7B in 2025, a rise of +$1.9B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $40.7B by 2025. France ranked 5th globally.
France’s remittances received have risen dramatically over the 51‑year series, climbing from a low of 627,961,975.10 in 1975 to an all‑time peak of 40,655,188,276.47 in 2025, placing the country fifth globally. This surge reflects the expanding French diaspora in Europe, North America and Africa, as well as the growing integration of migrant workers into formal financial channels that facilitate cross‑border transfers. The 2025 figure surpasses the amounts recorded by China (35,290,864,946.59) and approaches the level of the Philippines (41,760,045,572.83), underscoring France’s emergence as a major recipient among developed economies. While the upward trajectory has been steady, future growth will depend on the stability of migrant labor markets, exchange‑rate movements and policy reforms that affect the cost of sending money. Should these factors remain favorable, France is likely to maintain its position among the top recipients and could even edge closer to the Philippines’ level in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $45.0B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $42.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $40.7B | - | - |
| 2025 | $40.7B | +$1.9B | #5 |
| 2024 | $38.8B | +$2.1B | #180 |
| 2023 | $36.7B | +$4.0B | #181 |
| 2022 | $32.7B | +$67.1M | #181 |
| 2021 | $32.6B | +$2.7B | #181 |
| 2020 | $30.0B | +$1.2B | #182 |
| 2019 | $28.8B | +$376.2M | #181 |
| 2018 | $28.4B | +$1.6B | #180 |
| 2017 | $26.8B | +$1.2B | #179 |
| 2016 | $25.6B | +$145.3M | #177 |
| 2015 | $25.4B | −$2.5B | #177 |
| 2014 | $28.0B | +$1.0B | #178 |
| 2013 | $26.9B | +$4.3B | #177 |
| 2012 | $22.7B | −$275.9M | #176 |
| 2011 | $22.9B | +$3.0B | #177 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's remittances received was $40.7B in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.
France's remittances received peaked at $40.7B in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in France was $628.0M in 1975.
France ranks 5th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's remittances received is projected to reach $40.7B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
France's remittances received was approximately 40.66 billion ($40.7B) in 2025.
The remittances received of France in 2025 was $40.7B. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_remittances,
title = {France Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}