Remittance Outflows Statistics in Italy (2026)

As of 2024, personal remittances paid in Italy was $12.4 billion, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from $12.2 billion in 2023 to $12.4 billion in 2024. Italy ranks #6 of 50 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #14 of 181 globally.

Latest value (2024)
$12.4 billion (2024)
Remittance Outflows in Italy as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2023
+1.1% (2024)
Up from $12.2 billion in 2023 to $12.4 billion in 2024.
CAGR 1990–2024
+3.6% per year (2024)
Compound annual growth rate from $3.7 billion in 1990 to $12.4 billion in 2024.
Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
$3.7 billion (1990)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $3.7 billion in 1990 to $12.4 billion in 2024.
Peak value (2011)
$14.5 billion (2011)
Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is $12.4 billion.
Rank in Europe & Central Asia
#6 of 50 (2024)
Italy ranks 6 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#14 of 181 (2024)
Italy ranks 14 of 181 countries with data globally.
Europe & Central Asia average
$4.6 billion (2024)
Italy ($12.4 billion) is above the average of $4.6 billion across the 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
Projected 2026 value
$13.6 billion (2026)
Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 4.9%); not an official figure.
International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
11% (2024)
Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
Internet use in Italy (2024)
89.2% (2024)
89.2% of the population in Italy used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
59 million (2024)
Italy had a population of 59 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Remittance Outflows in Italy by year (current US$)
Year current US$ Change
2024 12.4B+1.1%
2023 12.2B+5.5%
2022 11.6B−4.3%
2021 12.1B+18.7%
2020 10.2B+6.4%
2019 9.6B−3.3%
2018 9.9B+12.0%
2017 8.8B+1.9%
2016 8.7B−2.1%
2015 8.9B−20.4%
2014 11.1B−3.7%
2013 11.6B−2.2%
2012 11.8B−18.5%
2011 14.5B+12.6%
2010 12.9B−10.5%
2009 14.4B−0.3%
2008 14.4B+403.3%
2007 2.9B+16.5%
2006 2.5B−4.8%
2005 2.6B−3.8%
2004 2.7B+7.0%
2003 2.5B+21.9%
2002 2.1B+8.7%
2001 1.9B−2.5%
2000 1.9B+1.3%
1999 1.9B−15.1%
1998 2.3B+11.6%
1997 2B+2.7%
1996 2B+17.0%
1995 1.7B−20.1%
1994 2.1B−8.0%
1993 2.3B−6.0%
1992 2.4B−5.1%
1991 2.6B−29.8%
1990 3.7B
Remittance Outflows in Italy, 1990–2024Line chart of 35 observations from 1990 to 2024. Values range from 1.7B to 14.5B; the series starts at 3.7B in 1990 and ends at 12.4B in 2024.05B10B15B19902000201020243.7B12.4B
Fig. 1 — Remittance Outflows in Italy, 1990–2024

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Italy?

Personal remittances paid in Italy stood at $12.4 billion in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

How does Italy compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?

Italy ranks 6 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with $12.4 billion versus a regional average of $4.6 billion (latest values per country).

Where does Italy rank globally on remittance outflows?

Italy ranks 14 of 181 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.

What could remittance outflows in Italy look like in 2026?

A trend-based projection puts it at $13.6 billion in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 4.9%); not an official figure.

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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