Senegal Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Senegal's remittances received was $3.9B in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1974–2025.
Overview
Senegal's remittances received stood at $3.9B in 2025, a rise of +$113.1M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3.9B by 2025. Senegal ranked 51st globally.
Senegal's remittances received have shown a significant upward trend over the past five decades, with the country ranking 51 globally as of 2025. The latest recorded value of 3,863,072,488.07 USD surpasses the all-time peak of 1974, when remittances totaled a mere 8,516,660.69 USD, a stark contrast that highlights the substantial growth in international migrant worker earnings sent back to Senegal. In comparison, Zimbabwe, which ranks 4th globally, received 4,085,380,183.83 USD in remittances in 2025, demonstrating Senegal's relatively lower ranking among its peer countries. Despite this, the upward trajectory of Senegal's remittances is likely to continue driven by the increasing number of Senegalese migrant workers abroad, particularly in countries with strong economies such as Switzerland, which received 3,753,353,555.14 USD in remittances in 2025. If the global economy experiences a downturn, however, this trend may be disrupted, potentially impacting the trajectory of remittances received by Senegal.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $4.4B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $4.1B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $3.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $3.9B | +$113.1M | #51 |
| 2024 | $3.8B | +$482.9M | #135 |
| 2023 | $3.3B | +$356.5M | #131 |
| 2022 | $2.9B | −$186.0M | #126 |
| 2021 | $3.1B | +$489.2M | #133 |
| 2020 | $2.6B | +$81.7M | #132 |
| 2019 | $2.5B | +$98.1M | #128 |
| 2018 | $2.4B | +$278.6M | #128 |
| 2017 | $2.1B | +$168.3M | #128 |
| 2016 | $2.0B | +$222.8M | #125 |
| 2015 | $1.8B | −$173.9M | #122 |
| 2014 | $1.9B | +$153.7M | #120 |
| 2013 | $1.8B | +$201.7M | #116 |
| 2012 | $1.6B | −$39.8M | #116 |
| 2011 | $1.6B | +$136.9M | #120 |
Analysis
Senegal's remittances received was $3.9B in 2025, a rise of +$113.1M from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $3.9B by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's remittances received was $3.9B in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
Senegal's remittances received peaked at $3.9B in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Senegal was $8.5M in 1974.
Senegal ranks 51st globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's remittances received is projected to reach $3.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Senegal's remittances received was approximately 3.86 billion ($3.9B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Senegal in 2025 was $3.9B. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_remittances,
title = {Senegal Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}