Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Portugal
Portugal: Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) was 482.20 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
482.20 million
Change on year
up 30.8%
World rank
45th
of 72 countries
All-time high
670.90 million
in 2011
All-time low
8.25 million
in 1984
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Personal remittances, paid in Portugal, 1975–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 482.20 million for personal remittances, paid in 2024.
That represents a change of up 30.8% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid in Portugal peaked at 670.90 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8.25 million, in 1984.
That places Portugal 45th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 22.85 million | — |
| 1976 | 21.60 million | -5.5% |
| 1977 | 26.51 million | +22.7% |
| 1978 | 18.29 million | -31.0% |
| 1979 | 16.37 million | -10.5% |
| 1980 | 32.61 million | +99.2% |
| 1981 | 15.42 million | -52.7% |
| 1982 | 12.83 million | -16.8% |
| 1983 | 13.37 million | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 8.25 million | -38.3% |
| 1985 | 14.71 million | +78.3% |
| 1986 | 37.53 million | +155.2% |
| 1987 | 19.26 million | -48.7% |
| 1988 | 29.22 million | +51.7% |
| 1989 | 27.95 million | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 76.73 million | +174.5% |
| 1991 | 94.10 million | +22.6% |
| 1992 | 108.53 million | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 459.59 million | +323.5% |
| 1994 | 386.46 million | -15.9% |
| 1995 | 527.07 million | +36.4% |
| 1996 | 304.09 million | -42.3% |
| 1997 | 217.18 million | -28.6% |
| 1998 | 207.23 million | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 201.98 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 203.16 million | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 250.51 million | +23.3% |
| 2002 | 256.38 million | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 258.92 million | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 378.44 million | +46.2% |
| 2005 | 435.79 million | +15.2% |
| 2006 | 445.02 million | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 345.52 million | -22.4% |
| 2008 | 387.82 million | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 518.11 million | +33.6% |
| 2010 | 505.72 million | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 670.90 million | +32.7% |
| 2012 | 559.68 million | -16.6% |
| 2013 | 559.10 million | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 514.89 million | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 419.31 million | -18.6% |
| 2016 | 340.60 million | -18.8% |
| 2017 | 354.15 million | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 318.24 million | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 323.24 million | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 305.71 million | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 388.89 million | +27.2% |
| 2022 | 303.02 million | -22.1% |
| 2023 | 368.57 million | +21.6% |
| 2024 | 482.20 million | +30.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 482.20 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.61 billion, 13% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 482.20 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 920.50 million, 52% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +323.5% | 108.53 million | 459.59 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.12 million | 16.37 million | 26.51 million | 5 |
| 1980s | 21.11 million | 8.25 million | 37.53 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 258.30 million | 76.73 million | 527.07 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 347.97 million | 203.16 million | 518.11 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 456.58 million | 318.24 million | 670.90 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 369.68 million | 303.02 million | 482.20 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More health data for Portugal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1616 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 38 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.39 % 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 0.0199 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.15 % 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 0.021 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid in Portugal?
- Personal remittances, paid in Portugal was 482.20 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 670.90 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.25 million in 1984.
- How does Portugal rank for personal remittances, paid?
- Portugal ranks 45th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, paid rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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