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Switzerland Remittances Received

Personal remittances received  BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT

$3.8B +$117.5M (+3.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #53 Global Peak $3.8B (2025) Source World Bank

Switzerland Remittances Received (1977–2025)

Overview

Switzerland's remittances received stood at $3.8B in 2025, a rise of +$117.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3.8B by 2025. Switzerland ranked 53rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $4.0B - -
2026* trend $3.9B - -
2025* trend $3.8B - -
2025 $3.8B +$117.5M #53
2024 $3.6B +$145.4M #134
2023 $3.5B +$170.6M #135
2022 $3.3B +$106.0M #133
2021 $3.2B +$106.1M #135
2020 $3.1B +$222.4M #139
2019 $2.9B +$6.3M #136
2018 $2.9B −$46.0M #136
2017 $2.9B +$135.0M #138
2016 $2.8B +$39.5M #137
2015 $2.8B +$57.0M #138
2014 $2.7B −$651,840 #138
2013 $2.7B +$57.8M #134
2012 $2.6B −$416.0M #138
2011 $3.1B +$256.4M #144
Show all years (1977-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.7% GDP growth 2.1% C/A balance 7.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Switzerland's remittances received?

Switzerland's remittances received was $3.8B in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in Switzerland?

Switzerland's remittances received peaked at $3.8B in 2025.

What was the lowest remittances received in Switzerland?

The lowest remittances received in Switzerland was $405.7M in 1977.

How does Switzerland rank in remittances received?

Switzerland ranks 53rd globally in remittances received as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for remittances received?

The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected remittances received of Switzerland in 2025?

Switzerland's remittances received is projected to reach $3.8B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Switzerland's remittances received in billion?

Switzerland's remittances received was approximately 3.75 billion ($3.8B) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of Switzerland in 2025?

The remittances received of Switzerland in 2025 was $3.8B. This ranks 53rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_switzerland_remittances, title = {Switzerland Remittances Received}, url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/remittances}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }