Remittance Outflows Statistics in Ireland (2026)
As of 2024, personal remittances paid in Ireland was $2.7 billion, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from $2.8 billion in 2023 to $2.7 billion in 2024. Ireland ranks #18 of 50 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #34 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $2.7 billion (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in Ireland as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −2.6% (2024)
- Down from $2.8 billion in 2023 to $2.7 billion in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +8.5% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $165.3 million in 1990 to $2.7 billion in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $165.3 million (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $165.3 million in 1990 to $2.7 billion in 2024.
- Peak value (2023)
- $2.8 billion (2023)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is $2.7 billion.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #18 of 50 (2024)
- Ireland ranks 18 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #34 of 181 (2024)
- Ireland ranks 34 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- $4.6 billion (2024)
- Ireland ($2.7 billion) is below the average of $4.6 billion across the 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $3.1 billion (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.5%); not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 23.1% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Ireland (2024)
- 97.2% (2024)
- 97.2% of the population in Ireland used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.4 million (2024)
- Ireland had a population of 5.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.7B | −2.6% |
| 2023 | 2.8B | +15.0% |
| 2022 | 2.4B | +13.6% |
| 2021 | 2.1B | −1.0% |
| 2020 | 2.1B | +182.2% |
| 2019 | 756.6M | −66.9% |
| 2018 | 2.3B | +41.2% |
| 2017 | 1.6B | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 1.6B | −0.7% |
| 2015 | 1.6B | −20.4% |
| 2014 | 2B | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 1.9B | +103.3% |
| 2012 | 954.4M | −56.5% |
| 2011 | 2.2B | −3.1% |
| 2010 | 2.3B | −11.2% |
| 2009 | 2.6B | −4.6% |
| 2008 | 2.7B | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 2.5B | +36.0% |
| 2006 | 1.9B | +28.7% |
| 2005 | 1.4B | +44.4% |
| 2004 | 997.1M | +26.5% |
| 2003 | 788M | +34.1% |
| 2002 | 587.8M | +114.7% |
| 2001 | 273.8M | +51.3% |
| 2000 | 180.9M | +50.1% |
| 1999 | 120.5M | −27.5% |
| 1998 | 166.2M | −2.2% |
| 1997 | 170M | −5.2% |
| 1996 | 179.2M | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 173.2M | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 161.7M | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 159.8M | −9.8% |
| 1992 | 177.2M | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 167.8M | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 165.3M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Ireland?
Personal remittances paid in Ireland stood at $2.7 billion in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the remittance outflows data for Ireland?
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 Ireland.
Where does the remittance outflows data for Ireland come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT). The latest observation for Ireland is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has remittance outflows in Ireland changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $165.3 million in 1990 to $2.7 billion in 2024.
How does Ireland compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Ireland ranks 18 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with $2.7 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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