Rwanda Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Rwanda's remittances received was $616.3M in 2025, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 19.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Rwanda's remittances received stood at $616.3M in 2025, a rise of +$99.3M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $616.3M by 2025. Rwanda ranked 110th globally.
Rwanda's remittances received have shown a significant upward trend over the past four and a half decades, with the latest figure reaching 616,347,812.34 in 2025. This represents a substantial increase from the all-time low of 247,391.19 in 1976, with the country now ranking 110 globally in terms of remittances received. In comparison, New Zealand ranks higher, with remittances received of 620,291,357.05, while Burkina Faso ranks lower with 602,040,342.61. The sharp increase in remittances is likely due to the country's growing diaspora and improved economic conditions, particularly in the years following the 2008 global financial crisis. The remittances received have been steadily increasing since then, with a notable surge in recent years. If Rwanda continues to strengthen its economic ties with its diaspora, it is likely that the country's remittances received will continue to rise, potentially reaching new heights and contributing significantly to the country's economic growth and development.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $736.5M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $676.4M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $616.3M | - | - |
| 2025 | $616.3M | +$99.3M | #110 |
| 2024 | $517.0M | −$1.0M | #66 |
| 2023 | $518.1M | +$43.9M | #71 |
| 2022 | $474.2M | +$82.9M | #69 |
| 2021 | $391.2M | +$111.1M | #65 |
| 2020 | $280.1M | +$19.4M | #61 |
| 2019 | $260.7M | +$198,679 | #57 |
| 2018 | $260.5M | +$45.2M | #58 |
| 2017 | $215.3M | +$42.8M | #56 |
| 2016 | $172.5M | +$13.3M | #53 |
| 2015 | $159.2M | −$24.4M | #52 |
| 2014 | $183.6M | +$13.4M | #52 |
| 2013 | $170.2M | −$12.2M | #51 |
| 2012 | $182.4M | +$8.2M | #55 |
| 2011 | $174.2M | +$67.7M | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's remittances received was $616.3M in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 19.2% increase from the previous year.
Rwanda's remittances received peaked at $616.3M in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Rwanda was $247,391 in 1976.
Rwanda ranks 110th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Rwanda's remittances received is projected to reach $616.3M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Rwanda's remittances received was approximately 616.35 million ($616.3M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Rwanda in 2025 was $616.3M. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_rwanda_remittances,
title = {Rwanda Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}