Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Egypt
Egypt: Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) was 29.56 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
29.56 billion
Change on year
up 51.3%
World rank
2nd
of 69 countries
All-time high
31.49 billion
in 2021
All-time low
927.66 million
in 1977
Years of data
48
1977–2024
Personal remittances, received in Egypt, 1977–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, personal remittances, received in Egypt stood at 29.56 billion.
That represents a change of up 51.3% on the previous year and up 51.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Egypt peaked at 31.49 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 927.66 million, in 1977.
Egypt ranks 2nd of 69 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, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 927.66 million | — |
| 1978 | 1.77 billion | +91.2% |
| 1979 | 2.21 billion | +24.8% |
| 1980 | 2.70 billion | +21.8% |
| 1981 | 2.18 billion | -19.1% |
| 1982 | 2.44 billion | +11.8% |
| 1983 | 3.67 billion | +50.3% |
| 1984 | 3.96 billion | +8.1% |
| 1985 | 3.21 billion | -19.0% |
| 1986 | 2.51 billion | -22.0% |
| 1987 | 3.60 billion | +43.8% |
| 1988 | 3.77 billion | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 3.29 billion | -12.6% |
| 1990 | 4.28 billion | +30.1% |
| 1991 | 4.05 billion | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 6.10 billion | +50.6% |
| 1993 | 5.66 billion | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 3.67 billion | -35.2% |
| 1995 | 3.23 billion | -12.1% |
| 1996 | 3.11 billion | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 3.70 billion | +19.0% |
| 1998 | 3.37 billion | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 3.24 billion | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 2.85 billion | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 2.91 billion | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 2.89 billion | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 2.96 billion | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 3.34 billion | +12.8% |
| 2005 | 5.02 billion | +50.2% |
| 2006 | 5.33 billion | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 7.66 billion | +43.6% |
| 2008 | 8.69 billion | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 7.15 billion | -17.8% |
| 2010 | 12.45 billion | +74.2% |
| 2011 | 14.32 billion | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 19.24 billion | +34.3% |
| 2013 | 17.83 billion | -7.3% |
| 2014 | 19.57 billion | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 18.33 billion | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 18.59 billion | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 24.74 billion | +33.1% |
| 2018 | 25.52 billion | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 26.78 billion | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 29.60 billion | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 31.49 billion | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 28.33 billion | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 19.53 billion | -31.1% |
| 2024 | 29.56 billion | +51.3% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 29.56 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.80 billion, 5.1× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 29.56 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.24 billion, 23.9× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.64 billion | 927.66 million | 2.21 billion | 3 |
| 1980s | 3.13 billion | 2.18 billion | 3.96 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.04 billion | 3.11 billion | 6.10 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.88 billion | 2.85 billion | 8.69 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.74 billion | 12.45 billion | 26.78 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.70 billion | 19.53 billion | 31.49 billion | 5 |
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More health data for Egypt
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.46 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7884 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 7,225 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.3993 % 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 0.0487 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.4524 % 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 0.0512 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Egypt?
- Personal remittances, received in Egypt was 29.56 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 31.49 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 927.66 million in 1977.
- How does Egypt rank for personal remittances, received?
- Egypt ranks 2nd out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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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