Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Iceland
Iceland: Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) was 644.16 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, paid in Iceland, 1977–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid in Iceland is 644.16 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 527.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid in Iceland peaked at 644.16 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 900,000, in 1977.
That places Iceland 36th out of 72 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 900,000 | — |
| 1978 | 1.80 million | +100.0% |
| 1979 | 1.90 million | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 2.00 million | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 1.80 million | -10.0% |
| 1982 | 2.40 million | +33.3% |
| 1983 | 1.70 million | -29.2% |
| 1984 | 1.40 million | -17.6% |
| 1985 | 1.20 million | -14.3% |
| 1986 | 2.20 million | +83.3% |
| 1987 | 4.60 million | +109.1% |
| 1988 | 7.80 million | +69.6% |
| 1989 | 9.00 million | +15.4% |
| 1990 | 11.71 million | +30.2% |
| 1991 | 14.97 million | +27.8% |
| 1992 | 12.56 million | -16.1% |
| 1993 | 10.41 million | -17.1% |
| 1994 | 7.37 million | -29.2% |
| 1995 | 21.26 million | +188.6% |
| 1996 | 15.57 million | -26.8% |
| 1997 | 19.91 million | +27.9% |
| 1998 | 16.11 million | -19.1% |
| 1999 | 13.94 million | -13.5% |
| 2000 | 23.40 million | +67.8% |
| 2001 | 14.30 million | -38.9% |
| 2002 | 20.68 million | +44.6% |
| 2003 | 19.34 million | -6.5% |
| 2004 | 28.35 million | +46.6% |
| 2005 | 136.20 million | +380.4% |
| 2006 | 209.37 million | +53.7% |
| 2007 | 375.70 million | +79.4% |
| 2008 | 264.08 million | -29.7% |
| 2009 | 80.74 million | -69.4% |
| 2010 | 74.56 million | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 85.92 million | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 90.30 million | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 97.11 million | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 102.73 million | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 139.14 million | +35.4% |
| 2016 | 246.67 million | +77.3% |
| 2017 | 500.91 million | +103.1% |
| 2018 | 533.02 million | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 448.69 million | -15.8% |
| 2020 | 322.05 million | -28.2% |
| 2021 | 375.52 million | +16.6% |
| 2022 | 457.24 million | +21.8% |
| 2023 | 568.86 million | +24.4% |
| 2024 | 644.16 million | +13.2% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 644.16 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.61 billion, 18% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 644.16 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 920.50 million, 70% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Iceland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +380.4% | 28.35 million | 136.20 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.53 million | 900,000 | 1.90 million | 3 |
| 1980s | 3.41 million | 1.20 million | 9.00 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.38 million | 7.37 million | 21.26 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 117.21 million | 14.30 million | 375.70 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 231.90 million | 74.56 million | 533.02 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 473.57 million | 322.05 million | 644.16 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More health data for Iceland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2085)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4982 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 0 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.1533 % 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 0.0283 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1097 % 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 0.0302 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid in Iceland?
- Personal remittances, paid in Iceland was 644.16 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 644.16 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 900,000 in 1977.
- How does Iceland rank for personal remittances, paid?
- Iceland ranks 36th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, paid rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 527.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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