Vanuatu Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Vanuatu's remittances received was $264.9M in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 33.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1982–2025.
Overview
Vanuatu's remittances received stood at $264.9M in 2025, a rise of +$67.1M from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $264.9M by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 135th globally.
Vanuatu's remittances received have experienced significant fluctuations over the past four decades. The island nation's reliance on international remittances has grown substantially, with the latest figure standing at 264,930,018.00 USD in 2025, ranking 135 globally. This substantial increase is in stark contrast to the all-time trough of 3,995,373.33 USD in 2003, a year marked by economic instability in the region. Vanuatu's remittances have largely outpaced those of its peer countries, with Lao PDR, for instance, receiving 273,994,634.66 USD in remittances in 2025, just a few positions higher. The peak year for Vanuatu's remittances was also 2025, marking a notable milestone in the country's economic trajectory. As remittances continue to play a vital role in Vanuatu's economy, a decrease in global migration or changes in international labor markets could potentially impact the trajectory of remittances received by the country.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | $264.9M | - | - |
| 2025 | $264.9M | +$67.1M | #135 |
| 2022 | $197.8M | −$2.0M | #47 |
| 2021 | $199.8M | +$72.8M | #47 |
| 2020 | $127.1M | −$25.0M | #43 |
| 2019 | $152.1M | +$36.9M | #46 |
| 2018 | $115.2M | +$29.2M | #43 |
| 2017 | $86.0M | +$37.1M | #39 |
| 2016 | $48.8M | +$9.2M | #32 |
| 2015 | $39.7M | −$1.9M | #24 |
| 2014 | $41.6M | +$17.9M | #27 |
| 2013 | $23.7M | +$1.7M | #16 |
| 2012 | $22.0M | +$270,651 | #18 |
| 2011 | $21.8M | +$10.0M | #18 |
| 2010 | $11.8M | +$276,572 | #12 |
| 2009 | $11.5M | +$2.6M | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's remittances received was $264.9M in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 33.9% increase from the previous year.
Vanuatu's remittances received peaked at $264.9M in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Vanuatu was $4.0M in 2003.
Vanuatu ranks 135th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's remittances received is projected to reach $264.9M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Vanuatu's remittances received was approximately 264.93 million ($264.9M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Vanuatu in 2025 was $264.9M. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_remittances,
title = {Vanuatu Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}