Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Portugal
Portugal: Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) was 1.84 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.84 billion
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
37th
of 69 countries
All-time high
4.76 billion
in 1992
All-time low
248.14 million
in 1999
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Personal remittances, received in Portugal, 1975–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, received in Portugal is 1.84 billion, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 199.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Portugal peaked at 4.76 billion in 1992 and was at its lowest, 248.14 million, in 1999.
That places Portugal 37th out of 69 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.13 billion | — |
| 1976 | 924.34 million | -18.0% |
| 1977 | 1.20 billion | +29.5% |
| 1978 | 1.70 billion | +41.8% |
| 1979 | 2.49 billion | +46.5% |
| 1980 | 2.97 billion | +19.4% |
| 1981 | 2.88 billion | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 2.64 billion | -8.4% |
| 1983 | 2.19 billion | -17.0% |
| 1984 | 2.20 billion | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 2.16 billion | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 2.65 billion | +22.7% |
| 1987 | 3.37 billion | +27.0% |
| 1988 | 3.52 billion | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 3.71 billion | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 4.48 billion | +20.9% |
| 1991 | 4.72 billion | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 4.76 billion | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 4.32 billion | -9.4% |
| 1994 | 3.81 billion | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 3.95 billion | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 3.71 billion | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 3.49 billion | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 3.53 billion | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 248.14 million | -93.0% |
| 2000 | 258.75 million | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 342.12 million | +32.2% |
| 2002 | 309.04 million | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 384.01 million | +24.3% |
| 2004 | 385.23 million | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 386.60 million | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 440.13 million | +13.8% |
| 2007 | 609.95 million | +38.6% |
| 2008 | 640.92 million | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 598.19 million | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 516.90 million | -13.6% |
| 2011 | 631.37 million | +22.1% |
| 2012 | 543.34 million | -13.9% |
| 2013 | 564.74 million | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 615.20 million | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 516.85 million | -16.0% |
| 2016 | 545.32 million | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 583.07 million | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 721.71 million | +23.8% |
| 2019 | 838.08 million | +16.1% |
| 2020 | 1.01 billion | +21.1% |
| 2021 | 1.37 billion | +34.7% |
| 2022 | 1.62 billion | +18.7% |
| 2023 | 1.74 billion | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 1.84 billion | +6.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1.84 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.87 billion, 98% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1.84 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.50 billion, 74% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.49 billion | 924.34 million | 2.49 billion | 5 |
| 1980s | 2.83 billion | 2.16 billion | 3.71 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.70 billion | 248.14 million | 4.76 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 435.49 million | 258.75 million | 640.92 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 607.66 million | 516.85 million | 838.08 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.52 billion | 1.01 billion | 1.84 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More health data for Portugal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1616 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 38 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.39 % 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 0.0199 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.15 % 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 0.021 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Portugal?
- Personal remittances, received in Portugal was 1.84 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 4.76 billion in 1992.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 248.14 million in 1999.
- How does Portugal rank for personal remittances, received?
- Portugal ranks 37th out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 199.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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