Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Belgium
Belgium: Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) was 10.11 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10.11 billion
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
12th
of 72 countries
All-time high
10.11 billion
in 2024
All-time low
580.81 million
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Personal remittances, paid in Belgium, 1975–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid in Belgium is 10.11 billion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 92.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid in Belgium peaked at 10.11 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 580.81 million, in 1975.
That places Belgium 12th out of 72 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 580.81 million | — |
| 1976 | 664.00 million | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 713.93 million | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 987.58 million | +38.3% |
| 1979 | 1.13 billion | +14.5% |
| 1980 | 1.28 billion | +13.2% |
| 1981 | 1.19 billion | -7.2% |
| 1982 | 994.58 million | -16.2% |
| 1983 | 892.70 million | -10.2% |
| 1984 | 793.43 million | -11.1% |
| 1985 | 779.25 million | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 986.46 million | +26.6% |
| 1987 | 1.28 billion | +29.4% |
| 1988 | 1.38 billion | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 1.51 billion | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 2.31 billion | +53.1% |
| 1991 | 2.43 billion | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 2.90 billion | +19.1% |
| 1993 | 3.03 billion | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 3.66 billion | +20.8% |
| 1995 | 3.25 billion | -11.2% |
| 1996 | 3.42 billion | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 3.13 billion | -8.6% |
| 1998 | 3.35 billion | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 3.65 billion | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 3.59 billion | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 3.91 billion | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 1.63 billion | -58.3% |
| 2003 | 2.10 billion | +28.8% |
| 2004 | 2.34 billion | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 2.43 billion | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 2.56 billion | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 3.20 billion | +24.8% |
| 2008 | 4.12 billion | +28.8% |
| 2009 | 4.29 billion | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 4.14 billion | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 4.50 billion | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 4.30 billion | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 4.55 billion | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 5.25 billion | +15.5% |
| 2015 | 4.44 billion | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 4.56 billion | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 4.75 billion | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 5.61 billion | +18.2% |
| 2019 | 5.35 billion | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 6.07 billion | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 7.06 billion | +16.4% |
| 2022 | 8.01 billion | +13.4% |
| 2023 | 9.52 billion | +18.8% |
| 2024 | 10.11 billion | +6.3% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 10.11 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.61 billion, 2.8× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 10.11 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 920.50 million, 11.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 815.36 million | 580.81 million | 1.13 billion | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.11 billion | 779.25 million | 1.51 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.11 billion | 2.31 billion | 3.66 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.02 billion | 1.63 billion | 4.29 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.75 billion | 4.14 billion | 5.61 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.15 billion | 6.07 billion | 10.11 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More health data for Belgium
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -3.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2923 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 59 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0229 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.024 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid in Belgium?
- Personal remittances, paid in Belgium was 10.11 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 10.11 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 580.81 million in 1975.
- How does Belgium rank for personal remittances, paid?
- Belgium ranks 12th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, paid rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Personal remittances, paid (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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