Remittance Inflows Statistics in Romania (2026)
In 2024, personal remittances received in Romania stood at $9.5 billion, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from $10 billion in 2023 to $9.5 billion in 2024. Romania ranks #7 of 50 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #22 of 179 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $9.5 billion (2024)
- Remittance Inflows in Romania as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −4.4% (2024)
- Down from $10 billion in 2023 to $9.5 billion in 2024.
- CAGR 1994–2024
- +25.3% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $11 million in 1994 to $9.5 billion in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1994)
- $11 million (1994)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $11 million in 1994 to $9.5 billion in 2024.
- Peak value (2023)
- $10 billion (2023)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is $9.5 billion.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #7 of 50 (2024)
- Romania ranks 7 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #22 of 179 (2024)
- Romania ranks 22 of 179 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- $4.7 billion (2024)
- Romania ($9.5 billion) is above the average of $4.7 billion across the 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $10.6 billion (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 5.5%); not an official figure.
- Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) (2024)
- 2.5% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 3.4% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Romania (2024)
- 91.3% (2024)
- 91.3% of the population in Romania used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 19.1 million (2024)
- Romania had a population of 19.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1994–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.5B | −4.4% |
| 2023 | 10B | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 8.8B | −3.7% |
| 2021 | 9.1B | +19.5% |
| 2020 | 7.6B | −6.3% |
| 2019 | 8.1B | +16.6% |
| 2018 | 7B | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 6.6B | +10.6% |
| 2016 | 5.9B | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 5.4B | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 5.1B | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 4.8B | +555.4% |
| 2012 | 733.2M | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 694.1M | +8.2% |
| 2010 | 641.4M | −6.0% |
| 2009 | 682.5M | −59.9% |
| 2008 | 1.7B | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 1.6B | +40.0% |
| 2006 | 1.2B | +21.9% |
| 2005 | 951.8M | +626.6% |
| 2004 | 131M | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 124M | −13.3% |
| 2002 | 143M | +23.3% |
| 2001 | 116M | +20.8% |
| 2000 | 96M | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 96M | +95.9% |
| 1998 | 49M | +206.3% |
| 1997 | 16M | −11.1% |
| 1996 | 18M | +100.0% |
| 1995 | 9M | −18.2% |
| 1994 | 11M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances received in Romania?
Personal remittances received in Romania stood at $9.5 billion in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the remittance inflows data for Romania come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT). The latest observation for Romania is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has remittance inflows in Romania changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $11 million in 1994 to $9.5 billion in 2024.
How does Romania compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Romania ranks 7 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with $9.5 billion versus a regional average of $4.7 billion (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BX.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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