Personal remittances received in Dominica: $39.0 million (Remittances received, 2024 · 160th of 176). Personal remittances received (US$) in Dominica: $39.0 million in 2024, ranking 160th of 176 countries. In 2010 it was $46.2 million.
Data last updated · Period: 2010–2024
Understanding the chart
The line chart above tracks personal remittances received (US$) in Dominica for each year from 2010 to 2024, 15 data points in all. Each dot is one year; the first and last years and the highest point are labelled with their values, and the vertical scale is in us$. All values in this period were above zero. The data table below the chart lists every value, and you can download the data, embed the chart or share it from the buttons above. The figures cover 2010–2024 and come from World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
Key insights
- Between 2010 and 2024, Dominica's remittances received fell from $46.2 million to $39.0 million, a change of -15.5% (about -1.2% a year on average).
- The highest value in this period was $51.9 million in 2015; the lowest was $33.7 million in 2020.
- Recently, the figure has moved up and down over the last three years (2023: $34.5 million; 2024: $39.0 million).
- That is 100% lower than the world figure of $856.6 billion.
- Dominica has the 160th-highest value of 176 countries with recent data.
- In Caribbean, Dominica has the 11th-highest value of 15 countries with recent data; the highest is Dominican Republic ($11.4 billion), and the typical (median) value is $60.6 million.
Analysis
Averaged over periods, the figure was $47.6 million in 2010 to 2014, $46.0 million in 2015 to 2019 and $37.0 million in 2020 onwards. The value went up in 9 of the 14 year-to-year steps and down in 5. The biggest one-year rise came in 2021 (+$6.5 million, or 19.4%). The biggest one-year fall came in 2020 (−$13.8 million, or 29.2%). Across the period the values varied by about 13% around their average ($43.5 million), a moderate amount of change.
What it means
For businesses and investors, the figure is most useful alongside related measures for the same country, such as growth, inflation, population and incomes, and compared with similar countries. Compared with its neighbours in Caribbean, where the typical value is $60.6 million, Dominica is 36% lower than the regional median.
Related figures
- Personal remittances received (US$) by country, 2024: $137.7 billion (highest: India). Money sent home by people working abroad, plus other personal transfers into the country.
- Personal remittances received (US$) in Aruba, 2010–2023: $39.0 million (Remittances received, 2023 · 162nd of 176). Personal remittances received (US$) in Aruba: $39.0 million in 2023, ranking 162nd of 176 countries.
- Personal remittances received (US$) in Antigua and Barbuda, 2010–2024: $26.2 million (Remittances received, 2024 · 165th of 176). Personal remittances received (US$) in Antigua and Barbuda: $26.2 million in 2024, ranking 165th of 176 countries.
About this statistic
Money sent home by people working abroad, plus other personal transfers into the country. In some countries remittances are a major source of household spending power and demand for money transfer services.
Trade and investment flows show how open an economy is: exporters gain larger markets, importers gain cheaper inputs, and foreign investment brings capital and know-how. The figures come from the World Bank's World Development Indicators, which compile official national statistics in a consistent form so countries can be compared.
Questions and answers
What is the personal remittances received (US$) in Dominica?
$39.0 million (Remittances received, 2024 · 160th of 176). Personal remittances received (US$) in Dominica: $39.0 million in 2024, ranking 160th of 176 countries. In 2010 it was $46.2 million.
How has remittances received in Dominica changed since 2010?
Between 2010 and 2024, Dominica's remittances received fell from $46.2 million to $39.0 million, a change of -15.5% (about -1.2% a year on average). The highest value in this period was $51.9 million in 2015; the lowest was $33.7 million in 2020.
Where does this data come from?
From World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0), covering 2010–2024. Money sent home by people working abroad, plus other personal transfers into the country. In some countries remittances are a major source of household spending power and demand for money transfer services.
Data
| Year | Personal remittances received (US$) |
|---|---|
| 2010 | $46.2 million |
| 2011 | $46.3 million |
| 2012 | $47.1 million |
| 2013 | $48.0 million |
| 2014 | $50.4 million |
| 2015 | $51.9 million |
| 2016 | $44.0 million |
| 2017 | $44.4 million |
| 2018 | $42.1 million |
| 2019 | $47.5 million |
| 2020 | $33.7 million |
| 2021 | $40.2 million |
| 2022 | $37.8 million |
| 2023 | $34.5 million |
| 2024 | $39.0 million |
Source and notes
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Period: 2010–2024. Coverage: Dominica.
Money sent home by people working abroad, plus other personal transfers into the country. In some countries remittances are a major source of household spending power and demand for money transfer services.
Cite this statistic
Please also credit the original source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).Related statistics
- Personal remittances received (US$) by country, 2024
- Personal remittances received (US$) in Aruba, 2010–2023
- Personal remittances received (US$) in Antigua and Barbuda, 2010–2024
- Personal remittances received (US$) in The Bahamas, 2020–2024
- Personal remittances received (US$) in Curaçao, 2011–2023
- GDP of Dominica, 2010–2025
- Economic growth (GDP growth) in Dominica, 2010–2025
- GDP per person in Dominica, 2010–2025
- GDP per person, adjusted for prices (PPP, international $) in Dominica, 2010–2024
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