Peru Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Peru's remittances received was $5.4B in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Peru's remittances received stood at $5.4B in 2025, a rise of +$455.3M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5.4B by 2025. Peru ranked 39th globally.
Peru's remittances received have demonstrated a remarkable growth trajectory over the past 36 years, with the latest value standing at 5,389,067,074.58. From a modest 87,000,000.00 in 1990, the country has witnessed a significant increase in foreign inflows, surpassing 5 billion dollars in 2025. This growth trajectory is comparable to that of peer countries, such as Sri Lanka, which ranked 35 globally in 2025 with remittances of 5,744,113,901.30. The peak year for remittances in Peru was 2025, cementing its position as a significant recipient of foreign inflows. While the country's economic reliance on remittances has grown, it remains vulnerable to fluctuations in global economic conditions. A decline in global economic growth or a shift in migration patterns could alter the trajectory of Peru's remittances received, potentially leading to a decrease in the country's reliance on these foreign inflows.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $6.4B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $5.9B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $5.4B | - | - |
| 2025 | $5.4B | +$455.3M | #39 |
| 2024 | $4.9B | +$487.0M | #145 |
| 2023 | $4.4B | +$736.0M | #145 |
| 2022 | $3.7B | +$102.9M | #137 |
| 2021 | $3.6B | +$701.1M | #139 |
| 2020 | $2.9B | −$437.7M | #135 |
| 2019 | $3.3B | +$110.2M | #142 |
| 2018 | $3.2B | +$121.5M | #140 |
| 2017 | $3.1B | +$169.7M | #141 |
| 2016 | $2.9B | +$178.1M | #139 |
| 2015 | $2.8B | +$75.5M | #139 |
| 2014 | $2.7B | −$58.9M | #137 |
| 2013 | $2.7B | −$90.6M | #136 |
| 2012 | $2.8B | +$142.1M | #140 |
| 2011 | $2.7B | +$163.1M | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's remittances received was $5.4B in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from the previous year.
Peru's remittances received peaked at $5.4B in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Peru was $87.0M in 1990.
Peru ranks 39th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's remittances received is projected to reach $5.4B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Peru's remittances received was approximately 5.39 billion ($5.4B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Peru in 2025 was $5.4B. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_remittances,
title = {Peru Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}