Countries Receiving the Most Remittances (2026) (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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 47.9%.
Tonga ranks #2 at 42.6%.
Lebanon ranks #3 at 33.3%.
Nicaragua ranks #4 at 26.6%.
Nepal ranks #5 at 26.2%.
Top 25 Countries by Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tajikistan | 47.9% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Tonga | 42.6% | 2023 |
| 3 |  Lebanon | 33.3% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Nicaragua | 26.6% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Nepal | 26.2% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Honduras | 25.7% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Bermuda | 25.4% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Samoa | 24.0% | 2024 |
| 9 |  El Salvador | 24.0% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Gambia, The | 22.0% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Liberia | 21.3% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Lesotho | 20.9% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Comoros | 19.6% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Guatemala | 19.1% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Vanuatu | 18.8% | 2022 |
| 16 |  Kyrgyz Republic | 17.7% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 17.7% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Kosovo | 17.3% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Haiti | 16.3% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Jamaica | 16.2% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Uzbekistan | 14.4% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Cabo Verde | 12.3% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Marshall Islands | 11.9% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Georgia | 11.9% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Timor-Leste | 11.8% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest personal remittances received (% of gdp) in 2024?
Tajikistan has the highest personal remittances received (% of gdp) at 47.9% in 2024.
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.