Remittance Inflows Statistics in France (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, personal remittances received in France came to $38.8 billion in 2024. Up from $36.7 billion in 2023 to $38.8 billion in 2024. France ranks #1 of 50 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #4 of 179 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $38.8 billion (2024)
- Remittance Inflows in France as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +5.7% (2024)
- Up from $36.7 billion in 2023 to $38.8 billion in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +6.9% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $4 billion in 1990 to $38.8 billion in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $4 billion (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $4 billion in 1990 to $38.8 billion in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- $38.8 billion (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for France.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #1 of 50 (2024)
- France ranks 1 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #4 of 179 (2024)
- France ranks 4 of 179 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- $4.7 billion (2024)
- France ($38.8 billion) is above the average of $4.7 billion across the 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $43.1 billion (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 5.4%); not an official figure.
- Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) (2024)
- 1.2% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 13.8% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in France (2024)
- 88.7% (2024)
- 88.7% of the population in France used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 68.6 million (2024)
- France had a population of 68.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.8B | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 36.7B | +12.2% |
| 2022 | 32.7B | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 32.6B | +8.9% |
| 2020 | 30B | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 28.8B | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 28.4B | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 26.8B | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 25.6B | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 25.4B | −9.0% |
| 2014 | 28B | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 26.9B | +18.9% |
| 2012 | 22.7B | −1.2% |
| 2011 | 22.9B | +15.3% |
| 2010 | 19.9B | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 19.7B | −2.1% |
| 2008 | 20.1B | +14.2% |
| 2007 | 17.6B | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 15.5B | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 14.2B | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 13.3B | +9.1% |
| 2003 | 12.2B | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 10.6B | +15.3% |
| 2001 | 9.2B | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 8.9B | −6.1% |
| 1999 | 9.4B | −5.7% |
| 1998 | 10B | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 9.7B | +124.7% |
| 1996 | 4.3B | −2.2% |
| 1995 | 4.4B | +12.1% |
| 1994 | 4B | −21.4% |
| 1993 | 5B | −3.5% |
| 1992 | 5.2B | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 4.6B | +14.5% |
| 1990 | 4B | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances received in France?
Personal remittances received in France stood at $38.8 billion in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does France compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
France ranks 1 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with $38.8 billion versus a regional average of $4.7 billion (latest values per country).
Where does France rank globally on remittance inflows?
France ranks 4 of 179 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could remittance inflows in France look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at $43.1 billion in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 5.4%); not an official figure.
How recent is the remittance inflows data for France?
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 France.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, 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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