United Kingdom Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
United Kingdom's remittances received was $5.3B in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Remittances received by the United Kingdom have risen markedly since the earliest recorded flow in 1987 of 1,369,103,027.00, climbing to an all‑time peak of 6,556,335,761.43 in 2007 before settling at 5,258,320,688.09 in 2025, which places the country at rank 42 globally. The 39‑year series shows a sustained upward trajectory, with the 2025 figure only about 20 percent below the 2007 high, indicating resilience despite fluctuations in global migration patterns and exchange‑rate movements. Compared with peer economies, the United Kingdom’s receipt level is slightly lower than Brazil’s 5,296,832,992.05 and Kenya’s 5,305,430,361.11, but higher than the Netherlands’ 4,829,049,264.03, reflecting its strong historical ties to Commonwealth nations and a diversified diaspora. If policy reforms facilitate smoother cross‑border transfers and emerging migrants increase their earnings abroad, the United Kingdom could close the gap to its 2007 peak and improve its relative standing in the coming decade.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
United Kingdom's remittances received was $5.3B in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from the previous year.
United Kingdom's remittances received peaked at $6.6B in 2007.
The lowest remittances received in United Kingdom was $1.4B in 1987.
United Kingdom ranks 42nd globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Kingdom's remittances received is projected to reach $5.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
United Kingdom's remittances received was approximately 5.26 billion ($5.3B) in 2025.
The remittances received of United Kingdom in 2025 was $5.3B. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_remittances,
title = {United Kingdom Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}