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Germany Remittances Received

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

$21.9B +$631.5M (+3.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #12 Global Peak $21.9B (2025) Source World Bank

Germany Remittances Received (1971–2025)

Overview

Germany's remittances received stood at $21.9B in 2025, a rise of +$631.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $21.9B by 2025. Germany ranked 12th globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $23.0B - -
2026* trend $22.4B - -
2025* trend $21.9B - -
2025 $21.9B +$631.5M #12
2024 $21.2B +$203.8M #173
2023 $21.0B +$1.4B #177
2022 $19.6B −$659.2M #175
2021 $20.3B +$1.4B #176
2020 $18.8B +$481.4M #177
2019 $18.3B −$314.9M #176
2018 $18.7B +$1.4B #175
2017 $17.2B +$1.9B #175
2016 $15.3B +$371.6M #173
2015 $14.9B −$1.4B #172
2014 $16.3B +$94.0M #173
2013 $16.2B +$796.2M #171
2012 $15.4B −$1.0B #172
2011 $16.4B +$2.2B #174
Show all years (1971-2025)
* 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 +10.2% GDP growth 3.9% C/A balance 6.9%
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

Germany matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Germany's remittances received?

Germany's remittances received was $21.9B in 2025. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in Germany?

Germany's remittances received peaked at $21.9B in 2025.

What was the lowest remittances received in Germany?

The lowest remittances received in Germany was $209.9M in 1971.

How does Germany rank in remittances received?

Germany ranks 12th 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 Germany in 2025?

Germany's remittances received is projected to reach $21.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Germany's remittances received in billion?

Germany's remittances received was approximately 21.86 billion ($21.9B) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of Germany in 2025?

The remittances received of Germany in 2025 was $21.9B. This ranks 12th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_germany_remittances, title = {Germany Remittances Received}, url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/remittances}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }