Remittance Outflows Statistics in Pakistan (2026)
Pakistan recorded personal remittances paid of $352 million in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from $322 million in 2023 to $352 million in 2024. Pakistan ranks #12 of 20 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #85 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $352 million (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in Pakistan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +9.3% (2024)
- Up from $322 million in 2023 to $352 million in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +20.3% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $648,389 in 1990 to $352 million in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $648,389 (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $648,389 in 1990 to $352 million in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- $352 million (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Pakistan.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #12 of 20 (2024)
- Pakistan ranks 12 of 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #85 of 181 (2024)
- Pakistan ranks 85 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- $7.7 billion (2024)
- Pakistan ($352 million) is below the average of $7.7 billion across the 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $465.5 million (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (16.6%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 1.7% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Pakistan (2024)
- 57.3% (2024)
- 57.3% of the population in Pakistan used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 251.3 million (2024)
- Pakistan had a population of 251.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 352M | +9.3% |
| 2023 | 322M | +54.8% |
| 2022 | 208M | −10.0% |
| 2021 | 231M | +23.5% |
| 2020 | 187M | +50.8% |
| 2019 | 124M | −4.6% |
| 2018 | 130M | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 120M | +87.5% |
| 2016 | 64M | +113.3% |
| 2015 | 30M | +87.5% |
| 2014 | 16M | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 16M | −52.9% |
| 2012 | 34M | +21.4% |
| 2011 | 28M | +211.1% |
| 2010 | 9M | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 8M | +300.0% |
| 2007 | 2M | −33.3% |
| 2006 | 3M | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3M | −70.0% |
| 2004 | 10M | +100.0% |
| 2003 | 5M | +150.0% |
| 2002 | 2M | −33.3% |
| 2001 | 3M | +50.0% |
| 2000 | 2M | −33.3% |
| 1999 | 3M | −40.0% |
| 1998 | 5M | +160.5% |
| 1997 | 1.9M | −46.0% |
| 1996 | 3.6M | −19.4% |
| 1995 | 4.4M | +135.8% |
| 1994 | 1.9M | +90.1% |
| 1993 | 983,752 | +75.4% |
| 1992 | 560,796 | +9.0% |
| 1991 | 514,530 | −20.6% |
| 1990 | 648,389 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Pakistan?
Personal remittances paid in Pakistan stood at $352 million in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the remittance outflows data for Pakistan?
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 Pakistan.
Where does the remittance outflows data for Pakistan come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT). The latest observation for Pakistan is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has remittance outflows in Pakistan changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $648,389 in 1990 to $352 million in 2024.
How does Pakistan compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Pakistan ranks 12 of 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with $352 million versus a regional average of $7.7 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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