Malawi Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Malawi's remittances received was $168.2M in 2025, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 10.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Malawi's remittances received stood at $168.2M in 2025, a decline of +$18.6M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $168.2M by 2025. Malawi ranked 142nd globally.
Malawi’s remittance inflows have risen sharply from a modest $766,905.84 in 1994 to $168,153,534.17 in 2025, placing the country 142nd globally and situating it between peers such as Trinidad and Tobago ($200,201,143.53) and Suriname ($166,953,149.03). The upward trajectory accelerated after the mid‑1990s trough of $523,432.03 in 1995, reaching an all‑time peak of $318,635,670.62 in 2021 before moderating to the current level. Over the 32‑year coverage period, the growth reflects expanding diaspora networks, improved financial inclusion, and heightened reliance on external transfers amid limited domestic employment opportunities. While the 2025 figure remains below the 2021 high, the sustained increase suggests that continued improvements in mobile money platforms and lower transaction costs could revive the upward momentum, potentially pushing future inflows beyond the recent peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $122.6M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $145.4M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $168.2M | - | - |
| 2025 | $168.2M | −$18.6M | #142 |
| 2024 | $186.8M | +$6.0M | #41 |
| 2023 | $180.8M | −$83.6M | #42 |
| 2022 | $264.3M | −$54.3M | #53 |
| 2021 | $318.6M | +$87.0M | #61 |
| 2020 | $231.7M | −$49.3M | #57 |
| 2019 | $280.9M | +$99.8M | #59 |
| 2018 | $181.1M | +$102.2M | #52 |
| 2017 | $78.9M | +$39.8M | #37 |
| 2016 | $39.1M | −$2.4M | #27 |
| 2015 | $41.5M | +$3.0M | #27 |
| 2014 | $38.5M | +$4.4M | #24 |
| 2013 | $34.1M | +$5.8M | #22 |
| 2012 | $28.3M | +$3.0M | #21 |
| 2011 | $25.3M | +$3.6M | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malawi matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2016. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi's remittances received was $168.2M in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 10.0% decrease from the previous year.
Malawi's remittances received peaked at $318.6M in 2021.
The lowest remittances received in Malawi was $523,432 in 1995.
Malawi ranks 142nd globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malawi's remittances received is projected to reach $168.2M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Malawi's remittances received was approximately 168.15 million ($168.2M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Malawi in 2025 was $168.2M. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malawi_remittances,
title = {Malawi Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malawi/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}