Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Italy
Italy: Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) was 12.36 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12.36 billion
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
9th
of 72 countries
All-time high
14.51 billion
in 2011
All-time low
105.60 million
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Personal remittances, paid in Italy, 1970–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid in Italy is 12.36 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid in Italy peaked at 14.51 billion in 2011 and was at its lowest, 105.60 million, in 1970.
Italy ranks 9th of 72 countries on this measure, 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 105.60 million | — |
| 1971 | 108.24 million | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 126.87 million | +17.2% |
| 1973 | 175.00 million | +37.9% |
| 1974 | 198.39 million | +13.4% |
| 1975 | 247.42 million | +24.7% |
| 1976 | 208.28 million | -15.8% |
| 1977 | 242.56 million | +16.5% |
| 1978 | 304.24 million | +25.4% |
| 1979 | 350.37 million | +15.2% |
| 1980 | 427.58 million | +22.0% |
| 1981 | 446.07 million | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 517.39 million | +16.0% |
| 1983 | 502.22 million | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 499.33 million | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 605.84 million | +21.3% |
| 1986 | 795.29 million | +31.3% |
| 1987 | 1.29 billion | +61.9% |
| 1988 | 1.92 billion | +49.4% |
| 1989 | 2.70 billion | +40.3% |
| 1990 | 3.67 billion | +35.8% |
| 1991 | 2.57 billion | -29.8% |
| 1992 | 2.44 billion | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 2.30 billion | -6.0% |
| 1994 | 2.11 billion | -8.0% |
| 1995 | 1.69 billion | -20.1% |
| 1996 | 1.98 billion | +17.0% |
| 1997 | 2.03 billion | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 2.26 billion | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 1.92 billion | -15.1% |
| 2000 | 1.95 billion | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 1.90 billion | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 2.06 billion | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 2.51 billion | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 2.69 billion | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 2.59 billion | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 2.46 billion | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 2.87 billion | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 14.45 billion | +403.3% |
| 2009 | 14.40 billion | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 12.88 billion | -10.5% |
| 2011 | 14.51 billion | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 11.82 billion | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 11.57 billion | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 11.14 billion | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 8.86 billion | -20.4% |
| 2016 | 8.68 billion | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 8.84 billion | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 9.91 billion | +12.0% |
| 2019 | 9.58 billion | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 10.19 billion | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 12.10 billion | +18.7% |
| 2022 | 11.59 billion | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 12.23 billion | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 12.36 billion | +1.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 12.36 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.61 billion, 3.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Italy's 12.36 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 920.50 million, 13.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Italy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +403.3% | 2.87 billion | 14.45 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 206.70 million | 105.60 million | 350.37 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 970.73 million | 427.58 million | 2.70 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.30 billion | 1.69 billion | 3.67 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.79 billion | 1.90 billion | 14.45 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.78 billion | 8.68 billion | 14.51 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.69 billion | 10.19 billion | 12.36 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 6 Luxembourg 18.74 billion compare
- 7 Netherlands 18.13 billion compare
- 8 Kuwait 14.17 billion compare
- 10 United Kingdom 12.27 billion compare
- 11 Qatar 11.51 billion compare
- 12 Belgium 10.11 billion compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1206 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 80 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.23 % 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 0.0164 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.07 % 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 0.0174 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid in Italy?
- Personal remittances, paid in Italy was 12.36 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 14.51 billion in 2011.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 105.60 million in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for personal remittances, paid?
- Italy ranks 9th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, paid rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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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