Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Germany
Germany: Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) was 21.23 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, received in Germany, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, personal remittances, received in Germany stood at 21.23 billion. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Germany peaked at 21.23 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 209.93 million, in 1971.
That places Germany 3rd out of 69 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 209.93 million | — |
| 1972 | 245.85 million | +17.1% |
| 1973 | 313.81 million | +27.6% |
| 1974 | 357.41 million | +13.9% |
| 1975 | 419.74 million | +17.4% |
| 1976 | 449.99 million | +7.2% |
| 1977 | 535.67 million | +19.0% |
| 1978 | 731.33 million | +36.5% |
| 1979 | 849.24 million | +16.1% |
| 1980 | 2.38 billion | +180.3% |
| 1981 | 2.12 billion | -11.0% |
| 1982 | 2.23 billion | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 2.12 billion | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 1.97 billion | -7.1% |
| 1985 | 2.02 billion | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 2.78 billion | +37.4% |
| 1987 | 3.58 billion | +28.9% |
| 1988 | 3.83 billion | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 3.75 billion | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 4.88 billion | +30.0% |
| 1991 | 4.82 billion | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 4.92 billion | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 4.39 billion | -10.7% |
| 1994 | 4.41 billion | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 4.51 billion | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 4.33 billion | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 3.83 billion | -11.5% |
| 1998 | 3.91 billion | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 3.76 billion | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 3.60 billion | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 3.88 billion | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 4.65 billion | +19.8% |
| 2003 | 5.75 billion | +23.5% |
| 2004 | 6.52 billion | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 7.81 billion | +19.9% |
| 2006 | 8.64 billion | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 11.20 billion | +29.5% |
| 2008 | 13.21 billion | +18.0% |
| 2009 | 13.75 billion | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 14.23 billion | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 16.41 billion | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 15.38 billion | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 16.17 billion | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 16.27 billion | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 14.89 billion | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 15.26 billion | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 17.21 billion | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 18.65 billion | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 18.34 billion | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 18.82 billion | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 20.26 billion | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 19.60 billion | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 21.02 billion | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 21.23 billion | +1.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 21.23 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.87 billion, 11.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Germany's 21.23 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.50 billion, 8.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +180.3% | 849.24 million | 2.38 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 457.00 million | 209.93 million | 849.24 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.68 billion | 1.97 billion | 3.83 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.38 billion | 3.76 billion | 4.92 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.90 billion | 3.60 billion | 13.75 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.28 billion | 14.23 billion | 18.65 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.18 billion | 18.82 billion | 21.23 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More health data for Germany
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9955 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 368 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2000)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.18 % 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 0.0216 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % 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 0.0228 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Germany?
- Personal remittances, received in Germany was 21.23 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 21.23 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 209.93 million in 1971.
- How does Germany rank for personal remittances, received?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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