Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Spain
Spain: Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) was 588.21 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
588.21 million
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
38th
of 72 countries
All-time high
1.02 billion
in 1998
All-time low
1.25 million
in 1978
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Personal remittances, paid in Spain, 1975–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid in Spain is 588.21 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 46.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid in Spain peaked at 1.02 billion in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.25 million, in 1978.
That places Spain 38th 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.72 million | — |
| 1976 | 2.95 million | +71.5% |
| 1977 | 2.66 million | -9.8% |
| 1978 | 1.25 million | -53.1% |
| 1979 | 7.49 million | +500.8% |
| 1980 | 11.26 million | +50.3% |
| 1981 | 11.80 million | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 16.50 million | +39.9% |
| 1983 | 15.74 million | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 23.02 million | +46.2% |
| 1985 | 130.92 million | +468.7% |
| 1986 | 128.68 million | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 129.94 million | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 162.41 million | +25.0% |
| 1989 | 246.62 million | +51.8% |
| 1990 | 158.85 million | -35.6% |
| 1991 | 207.19 million | +30.4% |
| 1992 | 392.98 million | +89.7% |
| 1993 | 498.08 million | +26.7% |
| 1994 | 490.56 million | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 645.76 million | +31.6% |
| 1996 | 754.79 million | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 833.19 million | +10.4% |
| 1998 | 1.02 billion | +22.1% |
| 1999 | 549.87 million | -45.9% |
| 2000 | 621.63 million | +13.1% |
| 2001 | 573.85 million | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 533.01 million | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 539.22 million | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 704.88 million | +30.7% |
| 2005 | 732.69 million | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 794.23 million | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 897.28 million | +13.0% |
| 2008 | 748.88 million | -16.5% |
| 2009 | 557.29 million | -25.6% |
| 2010 | 470.67 million | -15.5% |
| 2011 | 496.95 million | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 407.46 million | -18.0% |
| 2013 | 353.45 million | -13.3% |
| 2014 | 402.80 million | +14.0% |
| 2015 | 368.03 million | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 304.13 million | -17.4% |
| 2017 | 362.59 million | +19.2% |
| 2018 | 439.83 million | +21.3% |
| 2019 | 448.99 million | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 352.81 million | -21.4% |
| 2021 | 265.50 million | -24.7% |
| 2022 | 415.28 million | +56.4% |
| 2023 | 594.61 million | +43.2% |
| 2024 | 588.21 million | -1.1% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 588.21 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.61 billion, 16% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Spain's 588.21 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 920.50 million, 64% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Spain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +500.8% | 1.25 million | 7.49 million |
| 1985 | +468.7% | 23.02 million | 130.92 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.21 million | 1.25 million | 7.49 million | 5 |
| 1980s | 87.69 million | 11.26 million | 246.62 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 554.84 million | 158.85 million | 1.02 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 670.30 million | 533.01 million | 897.28 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 405.49 million | 304.13 million | 496.95 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 443.28 million | 265.50 million | 594.61 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More health data for Spain
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.82 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2629 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 108 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.0396 % 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 0.0173 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.0227 % 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 0.0184 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid in Spain?
- Personal remittances, paid in Spain was 588.21 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 1.02 billion in 1998.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.25 million in 1978.
- How does Spain rank for personal remittances, paid?
- Spain ranks 38th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, paid rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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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