Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Ireland
Ireland: Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) was 2.69 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.69 billion
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
23rd
of 72 countries
All-time high
2.76 billion
in 2023
All-time low
61.83 million
in 1985
Years of data
41
1984–2024
Personal remittances, paid in Ireland, 1984–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid in Ireland is 2.69 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.6% on the previous year and up 36.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid in Ireland peaked at 2.76 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 61.83 million, in 1985.
Ireland ranks 23rd of 72 countries on this measure, 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 87.45 million | — |
| 1985 | 61.83 million | -29.3% |
| 1986 | 92.84 million | +50.2% |
| 1987 | 195.16 million | +110.2% |
| 1988 | 152.35 million | -21.9% |
| 1989 | 127.23 million | -16.5% |
| 1990 | 165.35 million | +30.0% |
| 1991 | 167.84 million | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 177.22 million | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 159.77 million | -9.8% |
| 1994 | 161.72 million | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 173.18 million | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 179.25 million | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 169.96 million | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 166.19 million | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 120.48 million | -27.5% |
| 2000 | 180.89 million | +50.1% |
| 2001 | 273.77 million | +51.3% |
| 2002 | 587.77 million | +114.7% |
| 2003 | 787.95 million | +34.1% |
| 2004 | 997.12 million | +26.5% |
| 2005 | 1.44 billion | +44.4% |
| 2006 | 1.85 billion | +28.7% |
| 2007 | 2.52 billion | +36.0% |
| 2008 | 2.67 billion | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 2.55 billion | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 2.27 billion | -11.2% |
| 2011 | 2.19 billion | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 954.42 million | -56.5% |
| 2013 | 1.94 billion | +103.3% |
| 2014 | 1.97 billion | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 1.57 billion | -20.4% |
| 2016 | 1.56 billion | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 1.62 billion | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 2.29 billion | +41.2% |
| 2019 | 756.61 million | -66.9% |
| 2020 | 2.14 billion | +182.2% |
| 2021 | 2.11 billion | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 2.40 billion | +13.6% |
| 2023 | 2.76 billion | +15.0% |
| 2024 | 2.69 billion | -2.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2.69 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.61 billion, 75% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2.69 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 920.50 million, 2.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 119.48 million | 61.83 million | 195.16 million | 6 |
| 1990s | 164.10 million | 120.48 million | 179.25 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.39 billion | 180.89 million | 2.67 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.71 billion | 756.61 million | 2.29 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.42 billion | 2.11 billion | 2.76 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More health data for Ireland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -4.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.89 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 20 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7228 % 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 0.026 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6489 % 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 0.0274 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid in Ireland?
- Personal remittances, paid in Ireland was 2.69 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.76 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.83 million in 1985.
- How does Ireland rank for personal remittances, paid?
- Ireland ranks 23rd out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, paid rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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