Zimbabwe Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Zimbabwe's remittances received was $4.1B in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 16.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's remittances received stood at $4.1B in 2025, a rise of +$575.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $4.1B by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 50th globally.
Remittances received by Zimbabwe have risen dramatically from a modest 17,645,269.39 in 1977 to an all‑time peak of 4,085,380,183.83 in 2025, placing the country at #50 globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the early 1990s trough of 349,842.13, reflecting expanding diaspora networks and heightened reliance on external transfers during periods of domestic economic stress. By 2025 Zimbabwe’s inflows marginally lag behind peers such as Haiti (4,222,628,071.02) and Jordan (4,244,422,535.21), yet exceed those of Senegal (3,863,072,488.07) and Jamaica (3,791,993,911.54), underscoring the comparative significance of remittance flows for its balance of payments. The sustained increase suggests that further improvements in financial inclusion, lower transaction costs, and stable macro‑economic conditions could maintain the upward trend, while abrupt policy shifts or a deterioration in diaspora earnings would likely reverse it.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $4.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $4.5B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $4.1B | - | - |
| 2025 | $4.1B | +$575.5M | #50 |
| 2024 | $3.5B | +$208.6M | #132 |
| 2023 | $3.3B | +$216.2M | #133 |
| 2022 | $3.1B | +$511.4M | #128 |
| 2021 | $2.6B | +$741.6M | #128 |
| 2020 | $1.8B | +$415.0M | #120 |
| 2019 | $1.4B | −$10.7M | #109 |
| 2018 | $1.4B | −$302.2M | #110 |
| 2017 | $1.7B | −$126.2M | #119 |
| 2016 | $1.9B | −$190.5M | #123 |
| 2015 | $2.0B | +$142.6M | #128 |
| 2014 | $1.9B | +$13.7M | #119 |
| 2013 | $1.9B | −$223.3M | #119 |
| 2012 | $2.1B | +$194.1M | #131 |
| 2011 | $1.9B | +$506.2M | #130 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's remittances received was $4.1B in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 16.4% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's remittances received peaked at $4.1B in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Zimbabwe was $349,842 in 1991.
Zimbabwe ranks 50th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zimbabwe's remittances received is projected to reach $4.1B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Zimbabwe's remittances received was approximately 4.09 billion ($4.1B) in 2025.
The remittances received of Zimbabwe in 2025 was $4.1B. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_remittances,
title = {Zimbabwe Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}