Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Personal remittances, received (current US$) (US UNICEF) was 3.64 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.64 billion
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
23rd
of 69 countries
All-time high
3.64 billion
in 2024
All-time low
405.65 million
in 1977
Years of data
48
1977–2024
Personal remittances, received in Switzerland, 1977–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, personal remittances, received in Switzerland stood at 3.64 billion. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Switzerland peaked at 3.64 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 405.65 million, in 1977.
That places Switzerland 23rd 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 405.65 million | — |
| 1978 | 536.90 million | +32.4% |
| 1979 | 592.40 million | +10.3% |
| 1980 | 608.70 million | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 442.92 million | -27.2% |
| 1982 | 527.02 million | +19.0% |
| 1983 | 551.18 million | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 495.81 million | -10.0% |
| 1985 | 498.55 million | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 651.50 million | +30.7% |
| 1987 | 779.24 million | +19.6% |
| 1988 | 826.22 million | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 755.11 million | -8.6% |
| 1990 | 923.65 million | +22.3% |
| 1991 | 987.24 million | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 1.04 billion | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 1.05 billion | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 1.21 billion | +15.2% |
| 1995 | 1.47 billion | +21.5% |
| 1996 | 1.39 billion | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 1.21 billion | -13.1% |
| 1998 | 1.23 billion | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 1.22 billion | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 994.93 million | -18.6% |
| 2001 | 1.18 billion | +18.2% |
| 2002 | 1.23 billion | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 1.53 billion | +25.1% |
| 2004 | 1.70 billion | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 1.98 billion | +17.0% |
| 2006 | 2.09 billion | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 2.06 billion | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 2.50 billion | +21.1% |
| 2009 | 2.63 billion | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 2.80 billion | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 3.05 billion | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 2.64 billion | -13.6% |
| 2013 | 2.69 billion | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 2.69 billion | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.75 billion | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 2.79 billion | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 2.92 billion | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 2.88 billion | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 2.89 billion | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 3.11 billion | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 3.21 billion | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 3.32 billion | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 3.49 billion | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 3.64 billion | +4.2% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 3.64 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.87 billion, 1.9× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 3.64 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.50 billion, 1.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 511.65 million | 405.65 million | 592.40 million | 3 |
| 1980s | 613.62 million | 442.92 million | 826.22 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.17 billion | 923.65 million | 1.47 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.79 billion | 994.93 million | 2.63 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.81 billion | 2.64 billion | 3.05 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.35 billion | 3.11 billion | 3.64 billion | 5 |
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More health data for Switzerland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 46 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2023)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.0481 % 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 0.0233 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.0927 % 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 0.0245 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Switzerland?
- Personal remittances, received in Switzerland was 3.64 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 3.64 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 405.65 million in 1977.
- How does Switzerland rank for personal remittances, received?
- Switzerland ranks 23rd out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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