Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Sweden
Sweden: Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) was 4.43 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.43 billion
Change on year
up 14.1%
World rank
20th
of 69 countries
All-time high
4.69 billion
in 2014
All-time low
136,293
in 1982
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Personal remittances, received in Sweden, 1970–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, received in Sweden is 4.43 billion, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 14.1% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Sweden peaked at 4.69 billion in 2014 and was at its lowest, 136,293, in 1982.
That places Sweden 20th 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.80 million | — |
| 1971 | 11.71 million | +101.8% |
| 1972 | 12.60 million | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 16.03 million | +27.2% |
| 1974 | 20.27 million | +26.5% |
| 1975 | 26.19 million | +29.2% |
| 1976 | 41.38 million | +58.0% |
| 1977 | 60.51 million | +46.2% |
| 1978 | 48.69 million | -19.5% |
| 1979 | 46.59 million | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 65.99 million | +41.6% |
| 1981 | 67.65 million | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 136,293 | -99.8% |
| 1983 | 24.54 million | +17902.0% |
| 1984 | 22.48 million | -8.4% |
| 1985 | 23.34 million | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 18.44 million | -21.0% |
| 1987 | 98.18 million | +432.6% |
| 1988 | 104.33 million | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 127.27 million | +22.0% |
| 1990 | 152.50 million | +19.8% |
| 1991 | 206.94 million | +35.7% |
| 1992 | 232.19 million | +12.2% |
| 1993 | 231.37 million | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 249.32 million | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 255.22 million | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 269.92 million | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 315.80 million | +17.0% |
| 1998 | 125.56 million | -60.2% |
| 1999 | 363.99 million | +189.9% |
| 2000 | 437.80 million | +20.3% |
| 2001 | 578.18 million | +32.1% |
| 2002 | 512.12 million | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 1.36 billion | +165.1% |
| 2004 | 1.60 billion | +17.6% |
| 2005 | 1.81 billion | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 2.25 billion | +23.9% |
| 2007 | 3.21 billion | +42.8% |
| 2008 | 4.10 billion | +27.8% |
| 2009 | 3.97 billion | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 4.06 billion | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 4.38 billion | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 4.29 billion | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 4.67 billion | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 4.69 billion | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 3.78 billion | -19.4% |
| 2016 | 3.19 billion | -15.5% |
| 2017 | 3.26 billion | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 3.27 billion | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 3.38 billion | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 3.27 billion | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 3.26 billion | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 3.70 billion | +13.4% |
| 2023 | 3.88 billion | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 4.43 billion | +14.1% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 4.43 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.87 billion, 2.4× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 4.43 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.50 billion, 1.8× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Sweden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +17902.0% | 136,293 | 24.54 million |
| 1987 | +432.6% | 18.44 million | 98.18 million |
| 1999 | +189.9% | 125.56 million | 363.99 million |
| 2003 | +165.1% | 512.12 million | 1.36 billion |
| 1982 | -99.8% | 67.65 million | 136,293 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.98 million | 5.80 million | 60.51 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 55.23 million | 136,293 | 127.27 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 240.28 million | 125.56 million | 363.99 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.98 billion | 437.80 million | 4.10 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.90 billion | 3.19 billion | 4.69 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.71 billion | 3.26 billion | 4.43 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 17 United Kingdom 4.83 billion compare
- 18 Netherlands 4.72 billion compare
- 19 Jordan 4.43 billion compare
- 21 Czechia 4.25 billion compare
- 22 Georgia 4.06 billion compare
- 23 Switzerland 3.64 billion compare
More health data for Sweden
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.8581 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 30 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.12 % 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 0.0243 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.2 % 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 0.0256 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Sweden?
- Personal remittances, received in Sweden was 4.43 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 4.69 billion in 2014.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 136,293 in 1982.
- How does Sweden rank for personal remittances, received?
- Sweden ranks 20th out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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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