Sri Lanka Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Sri Lanka's remittances received was $5.7B in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 14.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's remittances received stood at $5.7B in 2025, a decline of +$977.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5.7B by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 38th globally.
Sri Lanka's remittance receipts have experienced significant fluctuations over the past five decades, with the all-time peak of 7,261,851,525.12 in 2016, representing a substantial increase from the all-time trough of 8,562,662.12 in 1975. Although the country's remittances have declined to 5,744,113,901.30 as of 2025, ranking 38th globally, it remains comparable to peer countries like Hungary, which received 5,807,062,295.56 in remittances. The variation in remittances can be attributed to various economic and demographic factors, including the country's labor export policies and the global economic landscape. Sri Lanka's reliance on remittances has been a crucial component of its economy, with remittances accounting for a significant portion of the country's foreign exchange earnings. A shift in global economic conditions, such as changes in labor demand or migration policies, could potentially alter the trajectory of Sri Lanka's remittances, impacting the country's economic stability and growth prospects.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $5.7B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $5.7B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $5.7B | - | - |
| 2025 | $5.7B | −$977.5M | #38 |
| 2024 | $6.7B | +$699.0M | #154 |
| 2023 | $6.0B | +$2.2B | #154 |
| 2022 | $3.8B | −$1.7B | #140 |
| 2021 | $5.5B | −$1.6B | #154 |
| 2020 | $7.1B | +$391.7M | #161 |
| 2019 | $6.7B | −$294.3M | #156 |
| 2018 | $7.0B | −$147.3M | #161 |
| 2017 | $7.2B | −$71.6M | #165 |
| 2016 | $7.3B | +$262.1M | #164 |
| 2015 | $7.0B | −$36.6M | #165 |
| 2014 | $7.0B | +$614.1M | #162 |
| 2013 | $6.4B | +$422.6M | #155 |
| 2012 | $6.0B | +$846.5M | #158 |
| 2011 | $5.2B | +$1.0B | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's remittances received was $5.7B in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 14.5% decrease from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's remittances received peaked at $7.3B in 2016.
The lowest remittances received in Sri Lanka was $8.6M in 1975.
Sri Lanka ranks 38th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's remittances received is projected to reach $5.7B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Sri Lanka's remittances received was approximately 5.74 billion ($5.7B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Sri Lanka in 2025 was $5.7B. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_remittances,
title = {Sri Lanka Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}