Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Iceland
Iceland: Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) was 246.06 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
246.06 million
Change on year
up 11.4%
World rank
61st
of 69 countries
All-time high
246.06 million
in 2024
All-time low
1.20 million
in 1982
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Personal remittances, received in Iceland, 1976–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, personal remittances, received in Iceland stood at 246.06 million. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.4% on the previous year and up 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Iceland peaked at 246.06 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.20 million, in 1982.
That places Iceland 61st 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1.40 million | — |
| 1977 | 1.70 million | +21.4% |
| 1978 | 1.80 million | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 1.70 million | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 1.50 million | -11.8% |
| 1981 | 3.10 million | +106.7% |
| 1982 | 1.20 million | -61.3% |
| 1983 | 2.30 million | +91.7% |
| 1984 | 6.80 million | +195.7% |
| 1985 | 5.10 million | -25.0% |
| 1986 | 7.60 million | +49.0% |
| 1987 | 14.70 million | +93.4% |
| 1988 | 22.40 million | +52.4% |
| 1989 | 30.20 million | +34.8% |
| 1990 | 62.26 million | +106.2% |
| 1991 | 65.32 million | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 63.82 million | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 57.87 million | -9.3% |
| 1994 | 47.51 million | -17.9% |
| 1995 | 36.24 million | -23.7% |
| 1996 | 33.30 million | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 40.94 million | +23.0% |
| 1998 | 28.93 million | -29.3% |
| 1999 | 31.12 million | +7.6% |
| 2000 | 35.75 million | +14.9% |
| 2001 | 39.35 million | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 64.77 million | +64.6% |
| 2003 | 48.98 million | -24.4% |
| 2004 | 60.96 million | +24.5% |
| 2005 | 67.00 million | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 81.47 million | +21.6% |
| 2007 | 111.47 million | +36.8% |
| 2008 | 121.29 million | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 94.84 million | -21.8% |
| 2010 | 136.62 million | +44.1% |
| 2011 | 152.12 million | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 155.73 million | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 208.61 million | +34.0% |
| 2014 | 218.97 million | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 218.24 million | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 213.16 million | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 192.47 million | -9.7% |
| 2018 | 178.68 million | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 187.89 million | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 167.37 million | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 193.32 million | +15.5% |
| 2022 | 194.75 million | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 220.87 million | +13.4% |
| 2024 | 246.06 million | +11.4% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 246.06 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.87 billion, 13% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 246.06 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.50 billion, 10% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Iceland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +195.7% | 2.30 million | 6.80 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.65 million | 1.40 million | 1.80 million | 4 |
| 1980s | 9.49 million | 1.20 million | 30.20 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.73 million | 28.93 million | 65.32 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 72.59 million | 35.75 million | 121.29 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 186.25 million | 136.62 million | 218.97 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 204.47 million | 167.37 million | 246.06 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 58 Estonia 496.26 million compare
- 59 North Macedonia 458.21 million compare
- 60 Saudi Arabia 338.47 million compare
- 62 Kazakhstan 240.78 million compare
- 63 Djibouti 56.00 million compare
- 64 Andorra 52.34 million compare
More health data for Iceland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2085)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4982 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 0 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.1533 % 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 0.0283 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1097 % 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 0.0302 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Iceland?
- Personal remittances, received in Iceland was 246.06 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 246.06 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 million in 1982.
- How does Iceland rank for personal remittances, received?
- Iceland ranks 61st out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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