Remittance Inflows Statistics in United States (2026)
The United States recorded personal remittances received of $8.7 billion in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from $8.4 billion in 2023 to $8.7 billion in 2024. United States ranks #1 of 3 economies in North America on this measure, and #24 of 179 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $8.7 billion (2024)
- Remittance Inflows in the United States as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +3.7% (2024)
- Up from $8.4 billion in 2023 to $8.7 billion in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +6.1% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $1.2 billion in 1990 to $8.7 billion in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $1.2 billion (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $1.2 billion in 1990 to $8.7 billion in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- $8.7 billion (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for the United States.
- Rank in North America
- #1 of 3 (2024)
- The United States ranks 1 of 3 countries in North America with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #24 of 179 (2024)
- The United States ranks 24 of 179 countries with data globally.
- North America average
- $3.9 billion (2024)
- The United States ($8.7 billion) is above the average of $3.9 billion across the 3 countries in North America with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $9.5 billion (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 4.6%); not an official figure.
- Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) (2024)
- 0% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 15.2% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in the United States (2024)
- 94.7% (2024)
- 94.7% of the population in the United States used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 340.1 million (2024)
- The United States had a population of 340.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.7B | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 8.4B | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 7.7B | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 7.1B | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 6.8B | −3.1% |
| 2019 | 7B | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 6.9B | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 6.3B | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 6.3B | −3.8% |
| 2015 | 6.6B | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 6.5B | −1.7% |
| 2013 | 6.6B | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 6.3B | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 6.1B | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 5.9B | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 5.7B | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 5.4B | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 5.2B | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 5.1B | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 4.8B | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 4.7B | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 4.7B | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 4.6B | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 4.5B | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 4.4B | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 4.2B | +74.2% |
| 1998 | 2.4B | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 2.3B | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 2.2B | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 2.2B | +12.1% |
| 1994 | 1.9B | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 1.8B | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 1.8B | +38.2% |
| 1991 | 1.3B | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 1.2B | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances received in the United States?
Personal remittances received in the United States stood at $8.7 billion in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has remittance inflows in the United States changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $1.2 billion in 1990 to $8.7 billion in 2024.
How does the United States compare with other countries in North America?
The United States ranks 1 of 3 countries in North America with data, with $8.7 billion versus a regional average of $3.9 billion (latest values per country).
Where does the United States rank globally on remittance inflows?
The United States ranks 24 of 179 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
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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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