Domestic Remittances Statistics in Ethiopia (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 18% of adults in Ethiopia sent or received domestic remittances, per World Bank Global Findex. Down from 20.1% in 2022 to 18% in 2024 (−2.1 percentage points). Ethiopia ranks #35 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #104 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 18% (2024)
- Domestic Remittances in Ethiopia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- −2.1 pp (2024)
- Down from 20.1% in 2022 to 18% in 2024 (−2.1 percentage points).
- Peak value (2022)
- 20.1% (2022)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 18%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #35 of 36 (2024)
- Ethiopia ranks 35 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #104 of 109 (2024)
- Ethiopia ranks 104 of 109 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 53.6% (2024)
- Ethiopia (18%) is below the average of 53.6% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Sent or received domestic remittances: using an account (% age 15+) (2024)
- 9.6% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Ethiopia (2024)
- 21.9% (2024)
- 21.9% of the population in Ethiopia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 132.1 million (2024)
- Ethiopia had a population of 132.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2022–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18% | −2.1 pp |
| 2022 | 20.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Ethiopia sent or received domestic remittances?
18% of adults in Ethiopia sent or received domestic remittances in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has domestic remittances in Ethiopia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 20.1% in 2022 to 18% in 2024.
How does Ethiopia compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Ethiopia ranks 35 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 18% versus a regional average of 53.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Ethiopia rank globally on domestic remittances?
Ethiopia ranks 104 of 109 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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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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