Personal remittances oda in Cyprus

Cyprus: Personal remittances oda was 627.11 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
627.11 million
Change on year
up 10.5%
World rank
103rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
948.62 million
in 2008
All-time low
20.66 million
in 2002
Years of data
46
1976–2021

Personal remittances oda in Cyprus, 1976–2021

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Cyprus recorded 627.11 million for personal remittances oda in 2021.

The figure is up 10.5% on the previous year and down 15.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal remittances oda in Cyprus peaked at 948.62 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 20.66 million, in 2002.

Cyprus ranks 103rd of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Personal remittances oda in Cyprus, year by year

Annual values for Personal remittances oda in Cyprus, 1976 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1976 31.67 million —
1977 50.97 million +60.9%
1978 68.54 million +34.5%
1979 76.46 million +11.6%
1980 94.04 million +23.0%
1981 83.05 million -11.7%
1982 79.72 million -4.0%
1983 78.23 million -1.9%
1984 73.59 million -5.9%
1985 71.50 million -2.8%
1986 57.13 million -20.1%
1987 63.81 million +11.7%
1988 71.36 million +11.8%
1989 68.94 million -3.4%
1990 78.59 million +14.0%
1991 65.67 million -16.4%
1992 81.19 million +23.6%
1993 79.41 million -2.2%
1994 81.27 million +2.3%
1995 48.63 million -40.2%
1996 49.32 million +1.4%
1997 47.67 million -3.3%
1998 48.28 million +1.3%
1999 49.73 million +3.0%
2000 44.99 million -9.5%
2001 77.85 million +73.1%
2002 20.66 million -73.5%
2003 31.81 million +54.0%
2004 77.39 million +143.3%
2005 104.82 million +35.4%
2006 104.51 million -0.3%
2007 142.18 million +36.0%
2008 948.62 million +567.2%
2009 593.41 million -37.4%
2010 861.74 million +45.2%
2011 740.51 million -14.1%
2012 601.12 million -18.8%
2013 431.00 million -28.3%
2014 323.09 million -25.0%
2015 313.68 million -2.9%
2016 386.92 million +23.3%
2017 464.46 million +20.0%
2018 521.19 million +12.2%
2019 535.46 million +2.7%
2020 567.64 million +6.0%
2021 627.11 million +10.5%

Cyprus compared with similar countries

  • Cyprus's 627.11 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 688.87 million, 91% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
  • Cyprus's 627.11 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.43 billion, 26% of the median. (49 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Personal remittances oda in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2008 +567.2% 142.18 million 948.62 million
2004 +143.3% 31.81 million 77.39 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 56.91 million 31.67 million 76.46 million 4
1980s 74.14 million 57.13 million 94.04 million 10
1990s 62.98 million 47.67 million 81.27 million 10
2000s 214.62 million 20.66 million 948.62 million 10
2010s 517.92 million 313.68 million 861.74 million 10
2020s 597.38 million 567.64 million 627.11 million 2

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 100 Norway 671.79 million compare
  2. 101 Finland 667.36 million compare
  3. 102 Togo 650.39 million compare
  4. 104 New Caledonia 621.06 million compare
  5. 105 Costa Rica 594.13 million compare
  6. 106 Estonia 589.90 million compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal remittances oda in Cyprus?
Personal remittances oda in Cyprus was 627.11 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest personal remittances oda recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 948.62 million in 2008.
What is the lowest personal remittances oda recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 20.66 million in 2002.
How does Cyprus rank for personal remittances oda?
Cyprus ranks 103rd out of 193 countries with data for 2021.
Is personal remittances oda rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cyprus data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Personal remittances oda. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Personal remittances oda
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 6,518 data points, 1970–2021
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