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United Kingdom Remittances Received

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

$5.3B +$424.0M (+8.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #42 Global Peak $6.6B (2007) Source World Bank

United Kingdom Remittances Received (1987–2025)

Overview

United Kingdom's remittances received stood at $5.3B in 2025, a rise of +$424.0M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5.3B by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 42nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $6.1B - -
2026* trend $5.7B - -
2025* trend $5.3B - -
2025 $5.3B +$424.0M #42
2024 $4.8B +$347.9M #143
2023 $4.5B +$521.4M #146
2022 $4.0B +$503.6M #143
2021 $3.5B +$213.4M #138
2020 $3.2B −$966.7M #141
2019 $4.2B −$174.9M #148
2018 $4.4B +$80.8M #149
2017 $4.3B −$273.4M #150
2016 $4.6B −$421.1M #152
2015 $5.0B +$66.1M #153
2014 $4.9B +$132.8M #153
2013 $4.8B −$140.2M #150
2012 $4.9B −$154.3M #154
2011 $5.1B +$147.6M #157
Show all years (1987-2025)
* 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 +24.7% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 0.7%
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

United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. 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 United Kingdom's remittances received?

United Kingdom's remittances received was $5.3B in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom's remittances received peaked at $6.6B in 2007.

What was the lowest remittances received in United Kingdom?

The lowest remittances received in United Kingdom was $1.4B in 1987.

How does United Kingdom rank in remittances received?

United Kingdom ranks 42nd 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 United Kingdom in 2025?

United Kingdom's remittances received is projected to reach $5.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is United Kingdom's remittances received in billion?

United Kingdom's remittances received was approximately 5.26 billion ($5.3B) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of United Kingdom in 2025?

The remittances received of United Kingdom in 2025 was $5.3B. This ranks 42nd in the world.

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