Remittance Outflows Statistics in Switzerland (2026)
Switzerland recorded personal remittances paid of $40.1 billion in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from $37.5 billion in 2023 to $40.1 billion in 2024. Switzerland ranks #1 of 50 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #4 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $40.1 billion (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in Switzerland as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +6.9% (2024)
- Up from $37.5 billion in 2023 to $40.1 billion in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +4.8% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $8.2 billion in 1990 to $40.1 billion in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $8.2 billion (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $8.2 billion in 1990 to $40.1 billion in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- $40.1 billion (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Switzerland.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #1 of 50 (2024)
- Switzerland ranks 1 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #4 of 181 (2024)
- Switzerland ranks 4 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- $4.6 billion (2024)
- Switzerland ($40.1 billion) is above the average of $4.6 billion across the 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $45 billion (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 5.9%); not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 31.1% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Switzerland (2025)
- 97.3% (2025)
- 97.3% of the population in Switzerland used the internet in 2025 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 9 million (2024)
- Switzerland had a population of 9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.1B | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 37.5B | +12.7% |
| 2022 | 33.3B | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 32.2B | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 29.6B | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 28.4B | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 27.7B | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 26.9B | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 26B | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 26B | −3.0% |
| 2014 | 26.8B | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 25.3B | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 23.7B | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 23.7B | +27.8% |
| 2010 | 18.5B | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 16.4B | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 15.8B | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 13.4B | +14.9% |
| 2006 | 11.7B | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 10.9B | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 10.3B | +13.1% |
| 2003 | 9.1B | +21.4% |
| 2002 | 7.5B | +14.8% |
| 2001 | 6.6B | +11.6% |
| 2000 | 5.9B | −22.5% |
| 1999 | 7.6B | −2.4% |
| 1998 | 7.8B | −1.0% |
| 1997 | 7.8B | −18.4% |
| 1996 | 9.6B | −4.9% |
| 1995 | 10.1B | +15.9% |
| 1994 | 8.7B | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 8.2B | −7.1% |
| 1992 | 8.9B | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 8.7B | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 8.2B | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Switzerland?
Personal remittances paid in Switzerland stood at $40.1 billion in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has remittance outflows in Switzerland changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $8.2 billion in 1990 to $40.1 billion in 2024.
How does Switzerland compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Switzerland ranks 1 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with $40.1 billion versus a regional average of $4.6 billion (latest values per country).
Where does Switzerland rank globally on remittance outflows?
Switzerland ranks 4 of 181 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each 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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