Spain Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Spain's remittances received was $7.0B in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Spain's remittances received stood at $7.0B in 2025, a rise of +$707.4M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $7.0B by 2025. Spain ranked 33rd globally.
Spain's remittances received have experienced significant fluctuations over the past five decades, with the latest figure standing at 7,036,280,357.02 in 2025. The country's all-time peak in remittances was also achieved in 2025, indicating a steady increase in recent years. Conversely, the all-time trough occurred in 1999 with a value of 635,029,159.50, highlighting the impact of economic downturns on remittance inflows. Comparatively, Ecuador, a peer country, has also seen an increase in remittances, ranking 4th globally in 2025 with a value of 7,137,074,404.64. The steady rise in remittances in Spain since the 1999 trough suggests a strengthening of the country's economic ties with migrant communities. However, a decline in global economic growth or changes in migration patterns could potentially alter this trajectory, shifting the dynamics of remittance flows and impacting the Spanish economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $8.7B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $7.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $7.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $7.0B | +$707.4M | #33 |
| 2024 | $6.3B | +$837.4M | #151 |
| 2023 | $5.5B | +$1.3B | #152 |
| 2022 | $4.2B | +$289.2M | #147 |
| 2021 | $3.9B | +$886.2M | #144 |
| 2020 | $3.1B | −$143.4M | #137 |
| 2019 | $3.2B | −$124.9M | #139 |
| 2018 | $3.3B | +$327.0M | #142 |
| 2017 | $3.0B | +$372.6M | #140 |
| 2016 | $2.6B | −$41.2M | #135 |
| 2015 | $2.7B | −$457.0M | #135 |
| 2014 | $3.1B | +$94.6M | #140 |
| 2013 | $3.0B | +$941.8M | #138 |
| 2012 | $2.1B | +$379.7M | #130 |
| 2011 | $1.7B | +$118.3M | #123 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's remittances received was $7.0B in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from the previous year.
Spain's remittances received peaked at $7.0B in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Spain was $635.0M in 1999.
Spain ranks 33rd globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's remittances received is projected to reach $7.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Spain's remittances received was approximately 7.04 billion ($7.0B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Spain in 2025 was $7.0B. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_remittances,
title = {Spain Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}