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Ghana Remittances Received

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

$2.2B −$865.1M (-28.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #67 Global Peak $5.0B (2015) Source World Bank

Ghana Remittances Received (1979–2025)

Overview

Ghana's remittances received stood at $2.2B in 2025, a decline of +$865.1M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $2.2B by 2025. Ghana ranked 67th globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $1.8B - -
2026* trend $2.0B - -
2025* trend $2.2B - -
2025 $2.2B −$865.1M #67
2024 $3.0B +$573.1M #126
2023 $2.5B +$326.3M #121
2022 $2.1B +$172.1M #119
2021 $2.0B −$2.3B #119
2020 $4.3B +$238.3M #152
2019 $4.1B +$533.1M #147
2018 $3.5B −$15.8M #144
2017 $3.5B +$556.5M #145
2016 $3.0B −$2.0B #140
2015 $5.0B +$3.0B #151
2014 $2.0B +$143.8M #123
2013 $1.9B −$291.5M #118
2012 $2.2B +$20.9M #132
2011 $2.1B +$2.0B #136
Show all years (1979-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 38.1% Reserves YoY -30.4% FX YoY +33.2%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghana's remittances received?

Ghana's remittances received was $2.2B in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 28.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in Ghana?

Ghana's remittances received peaked at $5.0B in 2015.

What was the lowest remittances received in Ghana?

The lowest remittances received in Ghana was $500,000 in 1983.

How does Ghana rank in remittances received?

Ghana ranks 67th 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 Ghana in 2025?

Ghana's remittances received is projected to reach $2.2B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Ghana's remittances received in billion?

Ghana's remittances received was approximately 2.16 billion ($2.2B) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of Ghana in 2025?

The remittances received of Ghana in 2025 was $2.2B. This ranks 67th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_ghana_remittances, title = {Ghana Remittances Received}, url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/remittances}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }