Remittance Outflows Statistics in New Zealand (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, personal remittances paid in New Zealand came to $1.2 billion in 2024. Up from $1.1 billion in 2023 to $1.2 billion in 2024. New Zealand ranks #9 of 26 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #51 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $1.2 billion (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in New Zealand as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +10.2% (2024)
- Up from $1.1 billion in 2023 to $1.2 billion in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +3.5% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $366.6 million in 1990 to $1.2 billion in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $366.6 million (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $366.6 million in 1990 to $1.2 billion in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- $1.2 billion (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for New Zealand.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #9 of 26 (2024)
- New Zealand ranks 9 of 26 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #51 of 181 (2024)
- New Zealand ranks 51 of 181 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- $3.6 billion (2024)
- New Zealand ($1.2 billion) is below the average of $3.6 billion across the 26 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $1.3 billion (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 4.7%); not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 28.2% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in New Zealand (2024)
- 93.5% (2024)
- 93.5% of the population in New Zealand used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.3 million (2024)
- New Zealand had a population of 5.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.2B | +10.2% |
| 2023 | 1.1B | +17.6% |
| 2022 | 902.1M | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 900.5M | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 877.9M | −0.3% |
| 2019 | 880.6M | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 872.3M | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 850M | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 790.9M | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 728.5M | −6.2% |
| 2014 | 777.1M | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 717M | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 668.9M | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 636.2M | +19.2% |
| 2010 | 533.9M | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 524.5M | −16.0% |
| 2008 | 624.3M | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 622.6M | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 552M | −14.7% |
| 2005 | 647.3M | +41.5% |
| 2004 | 457.3M | +19.8% |
| 2003 | 381.8M | +22.8% |
| 2002 | 310.9M | +44.2% |
| 2001 | 215.6M | +15.2% |
| 2000 | 187.2M | −60.1% |
| 1999 | 469.2M | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 436.5M | −36.1% |
| 1997 | 683.4M | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 605M | +41.6% |
| 1995 | 427.2M | +22.4% |
| 1994 | 349.1M | +20.0% |
| 1993 | 290.8M | −6.4% |
| 1992 | 310.6M | −11.2% |
| 1991 | 349.9M | −4.5% |
| 1990 | 366.6M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in New Zealand?
Personal remittances paid in New Zealand stood at $1.2 billion in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does New Zealand compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
New Zealand ranks 9 of 26 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with $1.2 billion versus a regional average of $3.6 billion (latest values per country).
Where does New Zealand rank globally on remittance outflows?
New Zealand ranks 51 of 181 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could remittance outflows in New Zealand look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at $1.3 billion in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 4.7%); not an official figure.
How recent is the remittance outflows data for New Zealand?
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 New Zealand.
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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