Tonga Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Tonga's remittances received was $274.5M in 2025, ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Tonga's remittances received stood at $274.5M in 2025, a rise of +$20.7M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $274.5M by 2025. Tonga ranked 133rd globally.
Remittances received by Tonga have risen dramatically from a modest 793,769.96 in 1971 to an all‑time peak of 274,478,422.45 in 2025, placing the kingdom at rank 133 globally. The early 1970s marked the lowest flow, with a trough of 607,909.74 recorded in 1972, after which a steady upward trajectory took hold, reflecting expanding overseas labour markets and stronger diaspora links. Over the 48‑year coverage period, the cumulative inflow has grown by more than 345 times, outpacing many Pacific neighbours; for example, Vanuatu recorded 264,930,018.00 and Lao PDR 273,994,634.66 in the same year, underscoring Tonga’s comparative reliance on external transfers. The surge has contributed to household consumption, investment in small‑scale enterprises, and resilience to external shocks, while also creating a modest fiscal buffer. Continued growth in migrant employment destinations and favourable exchange‑rate conditions are likely to sustain the upward trend, although any contraction in host‑country economies could reverse the trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $307.3M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $290.9M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $274.5M | - | - |
| 2025 | $274.5M | +$20.7M | #133 |
| 2024 | $253.8M | +$1.9M | #50 |
| 2023 | $251.9M | +$36.6M | #49 |
| 2022 | $215.3M | −$417,016 | #49 |
| 2021 | $215.7M | +$25.7M | #50 |
| 2020 | $190.0M | +$8.3M | #52 |
| 2019 | $181.6M | +$8.2M | #52 |
| 2018 | $173.4M | +$14.8M | #50 |
| 2017 | $158.6M | +$32.4M | #50 |
| 2016 | $126.2M | −$3.0M | #46 |
| 2015 | $129.3M | +$10.0M | #43 |
| 2014 | $119.3M | −$3.4M | #44 |
| 2013 | $122.7M | +$31.4M | #45 |
| 2012 | $91.2M | +$6.9M | #42 |
| 2011 | $84.3M | +$10.3M | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tonga matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tonga's remittances received was $274.5M in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from the previous year.
Tonga's remittances received peaked at $274.5M in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Tonga was $607,910 in 1972.
Tonga ranks 133rd globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tonga's remittances received is projected to reach $274.5M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Tonga's remittances received was approximately 274.48 million ($274.5M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Tonga in 2025 was $274.5M. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tonga_remittances,
title = {Tonga Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tonga/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}