Niger Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Niger's remittances received was $733.6M in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 12.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1974–2025.
Overview
Niger's remittances received stood at $733.6M in 2025, a rise of +$83.2M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $733.6M by 2025. Niger ranked 105th globally.
Niger’s remittances received have risen dramatically from a modest 4,291,566.37 in 1974, the lowest point in the 52‑year series, to an all‑time high of 733,569,732.98 in 2025, placing the country at rank 105 globally. This surge reflects expanding diaspora networks and improved financial channels that have enabled larger and more frequent transfers, a pattern also observed in peer economies such as Costa Rica, which recorded 765,624,350.63 in the same year, and Cyprus with 673,025,162.01. The growth trajectory outpaces many regional counterparts, underscoring the increasing reliance of Nigerien households on external income streams for consumption and investment. While the upward trend is robust, future fluctuations could arise from changes in migration flows, global economic conditions, or policy shifts affecting transfer costs. Continued diversification of remittance corridors and digital payment adoption are likely to sustain the positive momentum, albeit with sensitivity to external shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $839.4M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $786.5M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $733.6M | - | - |
| 2025 | $733.6M | +$83.2M | #105 |
| 2024 | $650.4M | +$26.5M | #77 |
| 2023 | $623.8M | −$101.4M | #79 |
| 2022 | $725.2M | +$371.9M | #87 |
| 2021 | $353.3M | −$167.6M | #64 |
| 2020 | $520.9M | +$212.3M | #80 |
| 2019 | $308.7M | +$12.0M | #62 |
| 2018 | $296.7M | +$32.6M | #60 |
| 2017 | $264.0M | +$87.7M | #61 |
| 2016 | $176.4M | +$4.8M | #54 |
| 2015 | $171.6M | −$47.5M | #53 |
| 2014 | $219.1M | +$73.2M | #57 |
| 2013 | $145.9M | −$5.9M | #48 |
| 2012 | $151.8M | −$14.3M | #49 |
| 2011 | $166.2M | +$31.7M | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's remittances received was $733.6M in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 12.8% increase from the previous year.
Niger's remittances received peaked at $733.6M in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Niger was $4.3M in 1974.
Niger ranks 105th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's remittances received is projected to reach $733.6M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Niger's remittances received was approximately 733.57 million ($733.6M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Niger in 2025 was $733.6M. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_remittances,
title = {Niger Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}