Qatar Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Qatar's remittances received was $1.7B in 2025, ranked 76th globally. This represents a 20.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2011–2025.
Overview
Qatar's remittances received stood at $1.7B in 2025, a rise of +$289.7M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1.7B by 2025. Qatar ranked 76th globally.
Qatar's remittances received have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 15 years, with the latest figure standing at 1,732,829,670.33 in 2025. The country's all-time peak was also reached in 2025, driven by its robust economy and strategic location. In contrast, the lowest point was in 2016, when remittances received were 378,571,428.57. This sharp decline was likely due to the global economic downturn following the 2014 oil price crash. Among its peers, Qatar's remittances received are comparable to those of West Bank and Gaza in 2025, but significantly lower than that of Algeria. Malaysia, another peer country, has slightly higher remittances received. The trend in Qatar's remittances is expected to remain stable in the coming years, driven by the country's continued economic growth and strategic investments in various sectors. However, any significant decline in oil prices could potentially disrupt this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $2.2B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $1.9B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1.7B | - | - |
| 2025 | $1.7B | +$289.7M | #76 |
| 2024 | $1.4B | +$6.0M | #107 |
| 2023 | $1.4B | +$405.5M | #104 |
| 2022 | $1.0B | +$172.8M | #96 |
| 2021 | $858.8M | +$207.1M | #97 |
| 2020 | $651.6M | +$75.0M | #94 |
| 2019 | $576.6M | +$109.6M | #84 |
| 2018 | $467.0M | −$198.9M | #75 |
| 2017 | $665.9M | +$287.4M | #92 |
| 2016 | $378.6M | −$58.5M | #70 |
| 2015 | $437.1M | −$61.5M | #78 |
| 2014 | $498.6M | −$75.8M | #78 |
| 2013 | $574.4M | −$228.9M | #83 |
| 2012 | $803.3M | +$229.7M | #96 |
| 2011 | $573.6M | – | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's remittances received was $1.7B in 2025. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 20.1% increase from the previous year.
Qatar's remittances received peaked at $1.7B in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Qatar was $378.6M in 2016.
Qatar ranks 76th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's remittances received is projected to reach $1.7B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Qatar's remittances received was approximately 1.73 billion ($1.7B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Qatar in 2025 was $1.7B. This ranks 76th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_remittances,
title = {Qatar Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}