Remittance Inflows Statistics in United Kingdom (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, personal remittances received in the United Kingdom came to $4.8 billion in 2024. Up from $4.5 billion in 2023 to $4.8 billion in 2024. United Kingdom ranks #14 of 50 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #41 of 179 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $4.8 billion (2024)
- Remittance Inflows in the United Kingdom as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +7.8% (2024)
- Up from $4.5 billion in 2023 to $4.8 billion in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +2.5% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $2.1 billion in 1990 to $4.8 billion in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $2.1 billion (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $2.1 billion in 1990 to $4.8 billion in 2024.
- Peak value (2007)
- $6.6 billion (2007)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is $4.8 billion.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #14 of 50 (2024)
- The United Kingdom ranks 14 of 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #41 of 179 (2024)
- The United Kingdom ranks 41 of 179 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- $4.7 billion (2024)
- The United Kingdom ($4.8 billion) is above the average of $4.7 billion across the 50 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $5 billion (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.7%); not an official figure.
- Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) (2024)
- 0.1% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 17.1% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in the United Kingdom (2024)
- 95.5% (2024)
- 95.5% of the population in the United Kingdom used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 69.2 million (2024)
- The United Kingdom had a population of 69.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.8B | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 4.5B | +13.1% |
| 2022 | 4B | +14.5% |
| 2021 | 3.5B | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 3.2B | −22.9% |
| 2019 | 4.2B | −4.0% |
| 2018 | 4.4B | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 4.3B | −6.0% |
| 2016 | 4.6B | −8.4% |
| 2015 | 5B | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 4.9B | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 4.8B | −2.8% |
| 2012 | 4.9B | −3.0% |
| 2011 | 5.1B | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 5B | −5.6% |
| 2009 | 5.2B | −12.5% |
| 2008 | 6B | −8.6% |
| 2007 | 6.6B | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 6.1B | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 6B | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 5.9B | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 5.7B | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 5.2B | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 5B | −2.3% |
| 2000 | 5.1B | −6.8% |
| 1999 | 5.4B | +291.3% |
| 1998 | 1.4B | −15.6% |
| 1997 | 1.6B | +16.0% |
| 1996 | 1.4B | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 1.4B | −28.9% |
| 1994 | 2B | +11.4% |
| 1993 | 1.8B | −13.0% |
| 1992 | 2B | −2.7% |
| 1991 | 2.1B | −0.5% |
| 1990 | 2.1B | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances received in the United Kingdom?
Personal remittances received in the United Kingdom stood at $4.8 billion in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the remittance inflows data for the United Kingdom?
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 the United Kingdom.
Where does the remittance inflows data for the United Kingdom come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT). The latest observation for the United Kingdom is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has remittance inflows in the United Kingdom changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $2.1 billion in 1990 to $4.8 billion in 2024.
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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