Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) was 12.27 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, paid in United Kingdom, 1987–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid in United Kingdom is 12.27 billion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid in United Kingdom peaked at 12.27 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 837.83 million, in 1993.
That places United Kingdom 10th out of 72 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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$) (UNICEF) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1.58 billion | — |
| 1988 | 1.62 billion | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 1.74 billion | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 1.17 billion | -32.6% |
| 1991 | 1.09 billion | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 1.06 billion | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 837.83 million | -20.7% |
| 1994 | 1.31 billion | +55.9% |
| 1995 | 1.87 billion | +42.9% |
| 1996 | 1.28 billion | -31.6% |
| 1997 | 1.51 billion | +18.4% |
| 1998 | 1.41 billion | -6.9% |
| 1999 | 5.11 billion | +262.9% |
| 2000 | 5.37 billion | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 5.46 billion | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 6.00 billion | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 6.99 billion | +16.6% |
| 2004 | 8.93 billion | +27.7% |
| 2005 | 9.64 billion | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 10.65 billion | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 11.60 billion | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 11.21 billion | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 9.27 billion | -17.3% |
| 2010 | 9.57 billion | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 9.93 billion | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 10.08 billion | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 10.53 billion | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 11.57 billion | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 10.71 billion | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 10.19 billion | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 9.80 billion | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 10.41 billion | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 10.36 billion | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 9.38 billion | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 10.27 billion | +9.5% |
| 2022 | 10.92 billion | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 11.57 billion | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 12.27 billion | +6.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 12.27 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.61 billion, 3.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 12.27 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 920.50 million, 13.3× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +262.9% | 1.41 billion | 5.11 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.65 billion | 1.58 billion | 1.74 billion | 3 |
| 1990s | 1.66 billion | 837.83 million | 5.11 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.51 billion | 5.37 billion | 11.60 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.31 billion | 9.57 billion | 11.57 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.88 billion | 9.38 billion | 12.27 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More health data for United Kingdom
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 461 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7128 % 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 0.0247 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7724 % 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 0.0261 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid in United Kingdom?
- Personal remittances, paid in United Kingdom was 12.27 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 12.27 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 837.83 million in 1993.
- How does United Kingdom rank for personal remittances, paid?
- United Kingdom ranks 10th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, paid rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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