Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) was 677.03 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
677.03 million
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
55th
of 69 countries
All-time high
948.62 million
in 2008
All-time low
20.66 million
in 2002
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Personal remittances, received in Cyprus, 1976–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, personal remittances, received in Cyprus stood at 677.03 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 109.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Cyprus peaked at 948.62 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 20.66 million, in 2002.
Cyprus ranks 55th of 69 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 31.67 million | — |
| 1977 | 50.97 million | +60.9% |
| 1978 | 68.54 million | +34.5% |
| 1979 | 76.46 million | +11.6% |
| 1980 | 94.04 million | +23.0% |
| 1981 | 83.05 million | -11.7% |
| 1982 | 79.72 million | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 78.23 million | -1.9% |
| 1984 | 73.59 million | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 71.50 million | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 57.13 million | -20.1% |
| 1987 | 63.81 million | +11.7% |
| 1988 | 71.36 million | +11.8% |
| 1989 | 68.94 million | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 78.59 million | +14.0% |
| 1991 | 65.67 million | -16.4% |
| 1992 | 81.19 million | +23.6% |
| 1993 | 79.41 million | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 81.27 million | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 48.63 million | -40.2% |
| 1996 | 49.32 million | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 47.67 million | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 48.28 million | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 49.73 million | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 44.99 million | -9.5% |
| 2001 | 77.85 million | +73.1% |
| 2002 | 20.66 million | -73.5% |
| 2003 | 31.81 million | +54.0% |
| 2004 | 77.39 million | +143.3% |
| 2005 | 104.82 million | +35.4% |
| 2006 | 104.51 million | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 142.18 million | +36.0% |
| 2008 | 948.62 million | +567.2% |
| 2009 | 593.41 million | -37.4% |
| 2010 | 861.74 million | +45.2% |
| 2011 | 740.51 million | -14.1% |
| 2012 | 601.12 million | -18.8% |
| 2013 | 431.00 million | -28.3% |
| 2014 | 323.09 million | -25.0% |
| 2015 | 313.68 million | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 386.92 million | +23.3% |
| 2017 | 464.46 million | +20.0% |
| 2018 | 521.19 million | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 535.46 million | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 567.64 million | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 627.11 million | +10.5% |
| 2022 | 522.54 million | -16.7% |
| 2023 | 633.32 million | +21.2% |
| 2024 | 677.03 million | +6.9% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 677.03 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.87 billion, 36% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 677.03 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.50 billion, 27% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Cyprus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +567.2% | 142.18 million | 948.62 million |
| 2004 | +143.3% | 31.81 million | 77.39 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 56.91 million | 31.67 million | 76.46 million | 4 |
| 1980s | 74.14 million | 57.13 million | 94.04 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.98 million | 47.67 million | 81.27 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 214.62 million | 20.66 million | 948.62 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 517.92 million | 313.68 million | 861.74 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 605.53 million | 522.54 million | 677.03 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More health data for Cyprus
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.51 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 7 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.0526 % 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 0.0263 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0182 % 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 0.028 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Cyprus?
- Personal remittances, received in Cyprus was 677.03 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 948.62 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.66 million in 2002.
- How does Cyprus rank for personal remittances, received?
- Cyprus ranks 55th out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Personal remittances, received (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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