Tuvalu Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Tuvalu's remittances received was $2.8M in 2025, ranked 181st globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Tuvalu's remittances received stood at $2.8M in 2025, a rise of +$189,348 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $2.8M by 2025. Tuvalu ranked 181st globally.
Tuvalu’s remittances received have contracted sharply since the early 2000s, falling from an all‑time peak of 6,542,336.23 in 2002 to a trough of 2,200,934.77 in 2020, before registering 2,782,114.66 in 2025, which places the nation at rank 181 globally. The decline reflects limited overseas labor markets for Tuvaluans and the impact of climate‑related disruptions on diaspora earnings, while the modest rebound since 2020 suggests a gradual re‑engagement of migrant workers. Compared with regional peers, Tuvalu’s 2025 inflow remains well below the Maldives’ 5,890,447.58 and the Cayman Islands’ 11,515,552.00, yet exceeds Palau’s 1,995,600.00 and Nauru’s 1,299,550.54, highlighting its intermediate position among small island economies. Continued diversification of overseas employment and targeted diaspora investment schemes could stabilize or modestly raise remittance flows, while heightened climate migration pressures might reverse the recent upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $2.8M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $2.8M | - | - |
| 2025 | $2.8M | +$189,348 | #181 |
| 2023 | $2.6M | +$121,707 | #3 |
| 2022 | $2.5M | −$478,655 | #3 |
| 2021 | $2.9M | +$748,780 | #3 |
| 2020 | $2.2M | −$204,137 | #1 |
| 2019 | $2.4M | −$264,953 | #2 |
| 2018 | $2.7M | −$72,176 | #3 |
| 2017 | $2.7M | +$195,347 | #3 |
| 2016 | $2.5M | −$87,390 | #3 |
| 2015 | $2.6M | −$609,402 | #2 |
| 2014 | $3.2M | −$428,046 | #3 |
| 2013 | $3.7M | −$164,205 | #4 |
| 2012 | $3.8M | −$746,821 | #5 |
| 2011 | $4.6M | +$662,819 | #7 |
| 2010 | $3.9M | −$907,212 | #6 |
Analysis
Tuvalu's remittances received was $2.8M in 2025, a rise of +$189,348 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $2.8M by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuvalu's remittances received was $2.8M in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year.
Tuvalu's remittances received peaked at $6.5M in 2002.
The lowest remittances received in Tuvalu was $2.2M in 2020.
Tuvalu ranks 181st globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tuvalu's remittances received is projected to reach $2.8M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Tuvalu's remittances received was approximately 2.78 million ($2.8M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Tuvalu in 2025 was $2.8M. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tuvalu_remittances,
title = {Tuvalu Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tuvalu/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}