Italy Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Italy's remittances received was $12.0B in 2025, ranked 21st globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Italy's remittances received stood at $12.0B in 2025, a rise of +$819.7M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $12.0B by 2025. Italy ranked 21st globally.
Italy’s remittances received have risen dramatically from 1,232,000,000.00 in 1970 to 11,971,525,972.38 in 2025, placing the country 21st globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the early‑1970s trough of 1,214,379,028.00 in 1974, reflecting broader migration flows and stronger ties with the Italian diaspora. The all‑time peak of 12,102,901,534.40 in 2023 marginally exceeded the 2025 level, suggesting a modest recent slowdown after a decade of near‑continuous growth. Italy’s performance is comparable to peer economies such as Nepal, which recorded 12,202,414,912.77, and the Dominican Republic at 11,955,900,000.00, underscoring the significance of remittance inflows for mid‑size economies with substantial overseas communities. Continued expansion of high‑skill migration, favorable exchange‑rate dynamics, and sustained economic stability abroad are likely to keep Italy’s remittance inflows on an upward path, while major shocks to host‑country economies could reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $12.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $12.4B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $12.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $12.0B | +$819.7M | #21 |
| 2024 | $11.2B | −$951.1M | #163 |
| 2023 | $12.1B | +$2.3B | #168 |
| 2022 | $9.8B | −$281.7M | #166 |
| 2021 | $10.1B | +$215.4M | #168 |
| 2020 | $9.9B | −$570.0M | #170 |
| 2019 | $10.5B | +$558.9M | #169 |
| 2018 | $9.9B | +$157.5M | #169 |
| 2017 | $9.7B | +$229.4M | #171 |
| 2016 | $9.5B | −$94.9M | #170 |
| 2015 | $9.6B | −$491.5M | #169 |
| 2014 | $10.1B | +$663.1M | #170 |
| 2013 | $9.4B | +$270.0M | #166 |
| 2012 | $9.2B | +$434.9M | #168 |
| 2011 | $8.7B | +$756.1M | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Italy's remittances received was $12.0B in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from the previous year.
Italy's remittances received peaked at $12.1B in 2023.
The lowest remittances received in Italy was $1.2B in 1974.
Italy ranks 21st globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Italy's remittances received is projected to reach $12.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Italy's remittances received was approximately 11.97 billion ($12.0B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Italy in 2025 was $12.0B. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_italy_remittances,
title = {Italy Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}