Romania Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Romania's remittances received was $10.4B in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Romania's remittances received stood at $10.4B in 2025, a rise of +$871.6M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $10.4B by 2025. Romania ranked 24th globally.
Romania's remittances received have fluctuated significantly over the past three decades, with the latest value standing at 10,397,999,463.33 in 2025, ranking 24th globally. The country experienced a notable decline in 1995, reaching an all-time trough of 9,000,000.00. However, Romania's remittance inflows have since recovered, with a remarkable peak of 10,397,999,463.33 occurring in 2025. For comparison, Honduras received a significantly higher amount of remittances in 2025, at 10,851,556,870.85. This fluctuation can be attributed to various economic and demographic factors, including migration patterns and global economic conditions. A key driver of remittance growth in Romania has been its large diaspora, particularly in countries such as Italy and Spain. To sustain this trend, Romania would need to continue strengthening its economic ties with these host countries, as well as investing in initiatives that promote economic development and job creation at home.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $11.3B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $10.9B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $10.4B | - | - |
| 2025 | $10.4B | +$871.6M | #24 |
| 2024 | $9.5B | −$438.7M | #161 |
| 2023 | $10.0B | +$1.2B | #163 |
| 2022 | $8.8B | −$334.4M | #162 |
| 2021 | $9.1B | +$1.5B | #164 |
| 2020 | $7.6B | −$516.3M | #165 |
| 2019 | $8.1B | +$1.2B | #165 |
| 2018 | $7.0B | +$428.3M | #160 |
| 2017 | $6.6B | +$625.9M | #159 |
| 2016 | $5.9B | +$538.4M | #156 |
| 2015 | $5.4B | +$307.9M | #156 |
| 2014 | $5.1B | +$277.8M | #154 |
| 2013 | $4.8B | +$4.1B | #151 |
| 2012 | $733.2M | +$39.1M | #94 |
| 2011 | $694.1M | +$52.7M | #91 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's remittances received was $10.4B in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from the previous year.
Romania's remittances received peaked at $10.4B in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Romania was $9.0M in 1995.
Romania ranks 24th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's remittances received is projected to reach $10.4B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Romania's remittances received was approximately 10.4 billion ($10.4B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Romania in 2025 was $10.4B. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_remittances,
title = {Romania Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}