Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Latvia
Latvia: Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) was 1.34 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, received in Latvia, 1996–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, personal remittances, received in Latvia stood at 1.34 billion.
The figure is up 8.4% on the previous year and down 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Latvia peaked at 1.92 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 40.77 million, in 1996.
Latvia ranks 43rd of 69 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 40.77 million | — |
| 1997 | 45.71 million | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 49.40 million | +8.1% |
| 1999 | 48.60 million | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 252.18 million | +418.9% |
| 2001 | 273.69 million | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 112.56 million | -58.9% |
| 2003 | 157.50 million | +39.9% |
| 2004 | 218.57 million | +38.8% |
| 2005 | 379.05 million | +73.4% |
| 2006 | 480.13 million | +26.7% |
| 2007 | 550.49 million | +14.7% |
| 2008 | 1.92 billion | +248.9% |
| 2009 | 1.59 billion | -17.4% |
| 2010 | 1.26 billion | -20.8% |
| 2011 | 1.51 billion | +19.7% |
| 2012 | 1.50 billion | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 1.60 billion | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 1.55 billion | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 1.34 billion | -14.0% |
| 2016 | 1.23 billion | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 1.27 billion | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 1.24 billion | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 1.14 billion | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 1.09 billion | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 1.32 billion | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 1.29 billion | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 1.23 billion | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 1.34 billion | +8.4% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 1.34 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.87 billion, 71% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 1.34 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.50 billion, 54% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Latvia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +418.9% | 48.60 million | 252.18 million |
| 2008 | +248.9% | 550.49 million | 1.92 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.12 million | 40.77 million | 49.40 million | 4 |
| 2000s | 593.13 million | 112.56 million | 1.92 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.36 billion | 1.14 billion | 1.60 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.25 billion | 1.09 billion | 1.34 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More health data for Latvia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3876 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 4 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -6.17 % 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 0.0202 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -6.02 % 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 0.0215 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Latvia?
- Personal remittances, received in Latvia was 1.34 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.92 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.77 million in 1996.
- How does Latvia rank for personal remittances, received?
- Latvia ranks 43rd out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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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