Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) was 4.72 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.72 billion
Change on year
up 10.4%
World rank
18th
of 69 countries
All-time high
4.72 billion
in 2024
All-time low
133.43 million
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Personal remittances, received in Netherlands, 1970–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, personal remittances, received in Netherlands stood at 4.72 billion. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 26.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Netherlands peaked at 4.72 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 133.43 million, in 1970.
Netherlands ranks 18th of 69 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 133.43 million | — |
| 1971 | 203.13 million | +52.2% |
| 1972 | 262.03 million | +29.0% |
| 1973 | 367.42 million | +40.2% |
| 1974 | 347.95 million | -5.3% |
| 1975 | 334.76 million | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 328.87 million | -1.8% |
| 1977 | 400.93 million | +21.9% |
| 1978 | 446.56 million | +11.4% |
| 1979 | 550.76 million | +23.3% |
| 1980 | 604.36 million | +9.7% |
| 1981 | 556.27 million | -8.0% |
| 1982 | 656.22 million | +18.0% |
| 1983 | 567.02 million | -13.6% |
| 1984 | 492.89 million | -13.1% |
| 1985 | 501.53 million | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 626.00 million | +24.8% |
| 1987 | 753.31 million | +20.3% |
| 1988 | 814.18 million | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 768.75 million | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 708.94 million | -7.8% |
| 1991 | 672.40 million | -5.2% |
| 1992 | 792.31 million | +17.8% |
| 1993 | 901.63 million | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 984.06 million | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 664.93 million | -32.4% |
| 1996 | 697.12 million | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 661.40 million | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 631.12 million | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 485.62 million | -23.1% |
| 2000 | 425.80 million | -12.3% |
| 2001 | 482.76 million | +13.4% |
| 2002 | 484.12 million | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 1.12 billion | +131.5% |
| 2004 | 1.30 billion | +15.8% |
| 2005 | 1.26 billion | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 1.55 billion | +23.3% |
| 2007 | 1.63 billion | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 1.65 billion | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 2.81 billion | +70.4% |
| 2010 | 2.78 billion | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 3.22 billion | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 3.08 billion | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 3.28 billion | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 3.72 billion | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 3.28 billion | -12.0% |
| 2016 | 3.21 billion | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 3.42 billion | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 3.72 billion | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 3.67 billion | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 3.62 billion | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 3.96 billion | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 3.81 billion | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 4.27 billion | +12.2% |
| 2024 | 4.72 billion | +10.4% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 4.72 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.87 billion, 2.5× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 4.72 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.50 billion, 1.9× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Netherlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +131.5% | 484.12 million | 1.12 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 337.58 million | 133.43 million | 550.76 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 634.05 million | 492.89 million | 814.18 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 719.95 million | 485.62 million | 984.06 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.27 billion | 425.80 million | 2.81 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.34 billion | 2.78 billion | 3.72 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.08 billion | 3.62 billion | 4.72 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More health data for Netherlands
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1866 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 80 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.4989 % 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 0.0239 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.5005 % 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 0.0251 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Netherlands?
- Personal remittances, received in Netherlands was 4.72 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 4.72 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 133.43 million in 1970.
- How does Netherlands rank for personal remittances, received?
- Netherlands ranks 18th out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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