Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) was 46.56 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
46.56 billion
Change on year
up 20.6%
World rank
2nd
of 72 countries
All-time high
46.56 billion
in 2024
All-time low
207.27 million
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Personal remittances, paid in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid in Saudi Arabia is 46.56 billion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.6% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid in Saudi Arabia peaked at 46.56 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 207.27 million, in 1971.
Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd of 72 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 207.27 million | — |
| 1972 | 267.81 million | +29.2% |
| 1973 | 391.19 million | +46.1% |
| 1974 | 518.31 million | +32.5% |
| 1975 | 554.35 million | +7.0% |
| 1976 | 988.67 million | +78.3% |
| 1977 | 1.51 billion | +52.4% |
| 1978 | 2.84 billion | +88.8% |
| 1979 | 3.76 billion | +32.3% |
| 1980 | 4.09 billion | +8.8% |
| 1981 | 5.35 billion | +30.6% |
| 1982 | 5.35 billion | -0.0% |
| 1983 | 5.24 billion | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 5.28 billion | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 5.20 billion | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 4.80 billion | -7.7% |
| 1987 | 4.93 billion | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 6.50 billion | +31.9% |
| 1989 | 8.53 billion | +31.2% |
| 1990 | 11.22 billion | +31.5% |
| 1991 | 13.73 billion | +22.3% |
| 1992 | 13.38 billion | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 15.70 billion | +17.3% |
| 1994 | 18.08 billion | +15.2% |
| 1995 | 16.59 billion | -8.2% |
| 1996 | 15.49 billion | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 15.01 billion | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 14.93 billion | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 13.96 billion | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 15.39 billion | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 15.12 billion | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 15.85 billion | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 14.78 billion | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 13.56 billion | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 14.30 billion | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 15.94 billion | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 16.44 billion | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 21.70 billion | +32.0% |
| 2009 | 26.47 billion | +22.0% |
| 2010 | 27.07 billion | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 28.47 billion | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 29.49 billion | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 34.98 billion | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 36.92 billion | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 38.79 billion | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 37.84 billion | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 36.12 billion | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 33.88 billion | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 31.20 billion | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 34.60 billion | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 40.73 billion | +17.7% |
| 2022 | 39.35 billion | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 38.63 billion | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 46.56 billion | +20.6% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 46.56 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.61 billion, 12.9× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 46.56 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 206.43 million, 225.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.23 billion | 207.27 million | 3.76 billion | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.53 billion | 4.09 billion | 8.53 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.81 billion | 11.22 billion | 18.08 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.95 billion | 13.56 billion | 26.47 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.48 billion | 27.07 billion | 38.79 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.97 billion | 34.60 billion | 46.56 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 1 United Arab Emirates 58.46 billion compare
- 3 Switzerland 40.11 billion compare
- 4 Germany 23.66 billion compare
- 5 France 19.69 billion compare
More health data for Saudi Arabia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8373 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3736 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 829 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 5.31 % 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 0.0384 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 5.38 % 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 0.0401 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid in Saudi Arabia?
- Personal remittances, paid in Saudi Arabia was 46.56 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 46.56 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 207.27 million in 1971.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for personal remittances, paid?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, paid rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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