Uganda Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Uganda's remittances received was $1.6B in 2025, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 12.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1999–2025.
Overview
Uganda's remittances received stood at $1.6B in 2025, a rise of +$180.8M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1.6B by 2025. Uganda ranked 78th globally.
Uganda’s remittances received have risen dramatically over the 27‑year series, climbing from a trough of 232,600,000.00 in 1999 to an all‑time peak of 1,610,232,410.07 in 2025, placing the country at rank 78 globally. The growth reflects expanding diaspora networks and improved financial‑services infrastructure that have facilitated cross‑border transfers. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Uganda’s 2025 inflow slightly exceeds Denmark’s 1,581,513,137.22 and falls short of the West Bank and Gaza’s 1,729,760,671.95, underscoring a competitive but still modest position in the global remittance landscape. The sustained upward trajectory suggests that continued liberalisation of foreign‑exchange regulations, deeper integration of mobile money platforms, and targeted incentives for overseas workers could further accelerate inflows, potentially moving Uganda into the top‑70 bracket in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $1.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $1.7B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $1.6B | +$180.8M | #78 |
| 2024 | $1.4B | −$84.4M | #106 |
| 2023 | $1.5B | +$263.4M | #106 |
| 2022 | $1.3B | +$95.2M | #102 |
| 2021 | $1.2B | +$93.3M | #104 |
| 2020 | $1.1B | −$362.6M | #106 |
| 2019 | $1.4B | +$86.5M | #111 |
| 2018 | $1.3B | +$172.3M | #106 |
| 2017 | $1.2B | +$19.7M | #104 |
| 2016 | $1.1B | +$243.9M | #103 |
| 2015 | $902.2M | +$14.5M | #97 |
| 2014 | $887.6M | −$53.1M | #97 |
| 2013 | $940.7M | +$27.4M | #95 |
| 2012 | $913.3M | +$97.0M | #100 |
| 2011 | $816.2M | +$45.4M | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's remittances received was $1.6B in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 12.6% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's remittances received peaked at $1.6B in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Uganda was $232.6M in 1999.
Uganda ranks 78th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's remittances received is projected to reach $1.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Uganda's remittances received was approximately 1.61 billion ($1.6B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Uganda in 2025 was $1.6B. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_remittances,
title = {Uganda Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}