Countries Receiving the Most Remittances (2026) (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
Remittances are a lifeline for many developing economies. {#1} receives remittances equal to {#1_value} of GDP.
Tajikistan leads with personal remittances received (% of GDP) of 57.7%.
Tonga ranks #2 at 39.2%.
Lebanon ranks #3 at 33.3%.
Honduras ranks #4 at 30.1%.
El Salvador ranks #5 at 27.5%.
Top 25 Countries by Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tajikistan | 57.7% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Tonga | 39.2% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Lebanon | 33.3% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Honduras | 30.1% | 2025 |
| 5 |  El Salvador | 27.5% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Nicaragua | 26.6% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Nepal | 26.0% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Bermuda | 23.7% | 2023 |
| 9 |  Marshall Islands | 23.5% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Samoa | 22.4% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Gambia, The | 22.0% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Liberia | 21.3% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Comoros | 20.8% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Lesotho | 20.7% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Guatemala | 19.1% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 17.7% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Kyrgyz Republic | 17.6% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Kosovo | 17.3% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Vanuatu | 17.2% | 2022 |
| 20 |  Haiti | 16.9% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Jamaica | 16.2% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Uzbekistan | 14.3% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Cabo Verde | 11.7% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 11.4% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Georgia | 11.2% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest personal remittances received (% of GDP) in 2025?
Tajikistan has the highest personal remittances received (% of GDP) at 57.7% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 185 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.