Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Malta
Malta: Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) was 226.41 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
226.41 million
Change on year
up 12.8%
World rank
52nd
of 72 countries
All-time high
1.86 billion
in 2009
All-time low
1.85 million
in 1993
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Personal remittances, paid in Malta, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, personal remittances, paid in Malta stood at 226.41 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.8% on the previous year and down 79.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid in Malta peaked at 1.86 billion in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.85 million, in 1993.
That places Malta 52nd 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 Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.19 million | — |
| 1972 | 4.19 million | +31.3% |
| 1973 | 4.61 million | +9.9% |
| 1974 | 3.37 million | -26.8% |
| 1975 | 3.90 million | +15.6% |
| 1976 | 4.94 million | +26.7% |
| 1977 | 3.08 million | -37.7% |
| 1978 | 5.71 million | +85.4% |
| 1979 | 6.70 million | +17.3% |
| 1980 | 7.53 million | +12.4% |
| 1981 | 7.50 million | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 5.10 million | -32.1% |
| 1983 | 4.39 million | -13.8% |
| 1984 | 6.07 million | +38.2% |
| 1985 | 4.69 million | -22.8% |
| 1986 | 6.11 million | +30.2% |
| 1987 | 8.39 million | +37.4% |
| 1988 | 9.37 million | +11.6% |
| 1989 | 23.53 million | +151.1% |
| 1990 | 24.80 million | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 8.38 million | -66.2% |
| 1992 | 5.13 million | -38.8% |
| 1993 | 1.85 million | -63.9% |
| 1994 | 2.92 million | +57.4% |
| 1995 | 8.72 million | +199.1% |
| 1996 | 9.27 million | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 9.01 million | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 6.89 million | -23.5% |
| 1999 | 9.88 million | +43.4% |
| 2000 | 8.40 million | -14.9% |
| 2001 | 8.42 million | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 9.39 million | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 11.53 million | +22.8% |
| 2004 | 376.04 million | +3160.9% |
| 2005 | 192.23 million | -48.9% |
| 2006 | 222.75 million | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 258.54 million | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 1.32 billion | +410.7% |
| 2009 | 1.86 billion | +41.2% |
| 2010 | 1.61 billion | -13.5% |
| 2011 | 1.11 billion | -31.3% |
| 2012 | 1.05 billion | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 1.11 billion | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 1.11 billion | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 403.79 million | -63.7% |
| 2016 | 450.71 million | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 115.19 million | -74.4% |
| 2018 | 130.50 million | +13.3% |
| 2019 | 133.11 million | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 136.13 million | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 151.71 million | +11.4% |
| 2022 | 168.03 million | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 200.65 million | +19.4% |
| 2024 | 226.41 million | +12.8% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 226.41 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.61 billion, 6% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Malta's 226.41 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 206.43 million, 1.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Malta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +3160.9% | 11.53 million | 376.04 million |
| 2008 | +410.7% | 258.54 million | 1.32 billion |
| 1995 | +199.1% | 2.92 million | 8.72 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.41 million | 3.08 million | 6.70 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 8.27 million | 4.39 million | 23.53 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.68 million | 1.85 million | 24.80 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 427.13 million | 8.40 million | 1.86 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 722.38 million | 115.19 million | 1.61 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 176.59 million | 136.13 million | 226.41 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid in Malta?
- Personal remittances, paid in Malta was 226.41 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 1.86 billion in 2009.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.85 million in 1993.
- How does Malta rank for personal remittances, paid?
- Malta ranks 52nd out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, paid rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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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