Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Greece
Greece: Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) was 561.45 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
561.45 million
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
57th
of 69 countries
All-time high
3.29 billion
in 1995
All-time low
400.87 million
in 2017
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Personal remittances, received in Greece, 1976–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, personal remittances, received in Greece stood at 561.45 million.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and down 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Greece peaked at 3.29 billion in 1995 and was at its lowest, 400.87 million, in 2017.
That places Greece 57th out of 69 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 805.00 million | — |
| 1977 | 940.00 million | +16.8% |
| 1978 | 989.00 million | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 1.18 billion | +19.4% |
| 1980 | 1.12 billion | -5.2% |
| 1981 | 1.17 billion | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 1.14 billion | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 964.00 million | -15.4% |
| 1984 | 945.00 million | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 807.00 million | -14.6% |
| 1986 | 967.00 million | +19.8% |
| 1987 | 1.41 billion | +45.5% |
| 1988 | 1.74 billion | +23.5% |
| 1989 | 1.39 billion | -20.1% |
| 1990 | 1.82 billion | +31.0% |
| 1991 | 2.17 billion | +19.6% |
| 1992 | 2.53 billion | +16.5% |
| 1993 | 2.65 billion | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 2.89 billion | +8.7% |
| 1995 | 3.29 billion | +13.9% |
| 1996 | 3.08 billion | -6.3% |
| 1997 | 3.06 billion | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 2.67 billion | -12.7% |
| 1999 | 2.28 billion | -14.6% |
| 2000 | 2.19 billion | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 2.01 billion | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 1.66 billion | -17.6% |
| 2003 | 1.57 billion | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 1.24 billion | -20.6% |
| 2005 | 1.22 billion | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 1.54 billion | +26.5% |
| 2007 | 2.48 billion | +60.9% |
| 2008 | 2.69 billion | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 2.02 billion | -24.7% |
| 2010 | 1.50 billion | -25.9% |
| 2011 | 1.19 billion | -20.8% |
| 2012 | 680.98 million | -42.6% |
| 2013 | 804.72 million | +18.2% |
| 2014 | 734.93 million | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 509.34 million | -30.7% |
| 2016 | 417.16 million | -18.1% |
| 2017 | 400.87 million | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 489.70 million | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 676.33 million | +38.1% |
| 2020 | 611.38 million | -9.6% |
| 2021 | 688.87 million | +12.7% |
| 2022 | 600.58 million | -12.8% |
| 2023 | 541.94 million | -9.8% |
| 2024 | 561.45 million | +3.6% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 561.45 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.87 billion, 30% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Greece's 561.45 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.50 billion, 22% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 978.75 million | 805.00 million | 1.18 billion | 4 |
| 1980s | 1.16 billion | 807.00 million | 1.74 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.64 billion | 1.82 billion | 3.29 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.86 billion | 1.22 billion | 2.69 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 739.98 million | 400.87 million | 1.50 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 600.84 million | 541.94 million | 688.87 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More health data for Greece
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -4 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0227 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 24 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.24 % 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 0.0175 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.88 % 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 0.0188 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Greece?
- Personal remittances, received in Greece was 561.45 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 3.29 billion in 1995.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 400.87 million in 2017.
- How does Greece rank for personal remittances, received?
- Greece ranks 57th out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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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