Remittance Outflows Statistics in Belgium (2026)
Belgium recorded personal remittances paid of $10.1 billion in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from $9.5 billion in 2023 to $10.1 billion in 2024. Belgium ranks #8 of 50 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #20 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $10.1 billion (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in Belgium as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +6.3% (2024)
- Up from $9.5 billion in 2023 to $10.1 billion in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +4.4% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $2.3 billion in 1990 to $10.1 billion in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $2.3 billion (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $2.3 billion in 1990 to $10.1 billion in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- $10.1 billion (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Belgium.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #8 of 50 (2024)
- Belgium ranks 8 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #20 of 181 (2024)
- Belgium ranks 20 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- $4.6 billion (2024)
- Belgium ($10.1 billion) is above the average of $4.6 billion across the 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $12.6 billion (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 11.4%); not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 20% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Belgium (2024)
- 95.8% (2024)
- 95.8% of the population in Belgium used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 11.9 million (2024)
- Belgium had a population of 11.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.1B | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 9.5B | +18.8% |
| 2022 | 8B | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 7.1B | +16.4% |
| 2020 | 6.1B | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 5.3B | −4.7% |
| 2018 | 5.6B | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 4.7B | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 4.6B | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 4.4B | −15.4% |
| 2014 | 5.3B | +15.5% |
| 2013 | 4.5B | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 4.3B | −4.5% |
| 2011 | 4.5B | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 4.1B | −3.5% |
| 2009 | 4.3B | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 4.1B | +28.8% |
| 2007 | 3.2B | +24.8% |
| 2006 | 2.6B | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 2.4B | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 2.3B | +11.7% |
| 2003 | 2.1B | +28.8% |
| 2002 | 1.6B | −58.3% |
| 2001 | 3.9B | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 3.6B | −1.8% |
| 1999 | 3.7B | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 3.3B | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 3.1B | −8.6% |
| 1996 | 3.4B | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 3.3B | −11.2% |
| 1994 | 3.7B | +20.8% |
| 1993 | 3B | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 2.9B | +19.1% |
| 1991 | 2.4B | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 2.3B | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Belgium?
Personal remittances paid in Belgium stood at $10.1 billion in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the remittance outflows data for Belgium?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Belgium.
Where does the remittance outflows data for Belgium come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT). The latest observation for Belgium is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has remittance outflows in Belgium changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $2.3 billion in 1990 to $10.1 billion in 2024.
How does Belgium compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Belgium ranks 8 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with $10.1 billion versus a regional average of $4.6 billion (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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