Sweden Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Sweden's remittances received was $4.6B in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Sweden's remittances received stood at $4.6B in 2025, a rise of +$162.2M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $4.6B by 2025. Sweden ranked 46th globally.
Sweden’s remittances received in 2025 amounted to 4,588,466,449.00, placing the country 46th globally and representing a modest decline from the all‑time peak of 4,689,970,392.58 recorded in 2014. The early trajectory was volatile, with the lowest inflow of 136,293.01 occurring in 1982, but a steady upward trend emerged from the mid‑1990s, culminating in a high‑water mark in the mid‑2010s. Over the 56‑year coverage period, the volume grew from a modest 5,799,107.55 in 1970 to well above four‑billion dollars, reflecting Sweden’s strong diaspora networks and the attractiveness of its welfare‑linked labor market. Compared with peer economies, Sweden’s inflows are slightly lower than Japan’s 4,668,598,998.62 and the Netherlands’ 4,829,049,264.03, yet higher than Czechia’s 4,253,828,947.86, underscoring its competitive position among advanced economies. Future trajectories will hinge on global migration flows and the resilience of Sweden’s economic ties abroad, suggesting that sustained or rising remittances are plausible if these drivers persist.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $5.2B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $4.9B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $4.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $4.6B | +$162.2M | #46 |
| 2024 | $4.4B | +$545.5M | #139 |
| 2023 | $3.9B | +$182.2M | #138 |
| 2022 | $3.7B | +$436.3M | #136 |
| 2021 | $3.3B | −$3.7M | #136 |
| 2020 | $3.3B | −$118.3M | #143 |
| 2019 | $3.4B | +$111.2M | #143 |
| 2018 | $3.3B | +$13.2M | #141 |
| 2017 | $3.3B | +$67.9M | #142 |
| 2016 | $3.2B | −$586.1M | #142 |
| 2015 | $3.8B | −$912.0M | #147 |
| 2014 | $4.7B | +$16.0M | #151 |
| 2013 | $4.7B | +$380.5M | #149 |
| 2012 | $4.3B | −$91.2M | #152 |
| 2011 | $4.4B | +$323.7M | #154 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's remittances received was $4.6B in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Sweden's remittances received peaked at $4.7B in 2014.
The lowest remittances received in Sweden was $136,293 in 1982.
Sweden ranks 46th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sweden's remittances received is projected to reach $4.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Sweden's remittances received was approximately 4.59 billion ($4.6B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Sweden in 2025 was $4.6B. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_remittances,
title = {Sweden Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}