Personal remittances oda in Germany
Germany: Personal remittances oda was 20.26 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances oda in Germany, 1971–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances oda in Germany is 20.26 billion, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.6% on the previous year and up 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances oda in Germany peaked at 20.26 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 209.93 million, in 1971.
That places Germany 8th out of 193 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances oda in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 209.93 million | — |
| 1972 | 245.85 million | +17.1% |
| 1973 | 313.81 million | +27.6% |
| 1974 | 357.41 million | +13.9% |
| 1975 | 419.74 million | +17.4% |
| 1976 | 449.99 million | +7.2% |
| 1977 | 535.67 million | +19.0% |
| 1978 | 731.33 million | +36.5% |
| 1979 | 849.24 million | +16.1% |
| 1980 | 2.38 billion | +180.3% |
| 1981 | 2.12 billion | -11.0% |
| 1982 | 2.23 billion | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 2.12 billion | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 1.97 billion | -7.1% |
| 1985 | 2.02 billion | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 2.78 billion | +37.4% |
| 1987 | 3.58 billion | +28.9% |
| 1988 | 3.83 billion | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 3.75 billion | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 4.88 billion | +30.0% |
| 1991 | 4.82 billion | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 4.92 billion | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 4.39 billion | -10.7% |
| 1994 | 4.41 billion | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 4.51 billion | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 4.33 billion | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 3.83 billion | -11.5% |
| 1998 | 3.91 billion | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 3.76 billion | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 3.60 billion | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 3.88 billion | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 4.65 billion | +19.8% |
| 2003 | 5.75 billion | +23.5% |
| 2004 | 6.52 billion | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 7.81 billion | +19.9% |
| 2006 | 8.64 billion | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 11.20 billion | +29.5% |
| 2008 | 13.21 billion | +18.0% |
| 2009 | 13.75 billion | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 14.23 billion | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 16.41 billion | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 15.38 billion | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 16.17 billion | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 16.27 billion | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 14.89 billion | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 15.26 billion | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 17.22 billion | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 18.65 billion | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 18.34 billion | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 18.82 billion | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 20.26 billion | +7.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 20.26 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 688.87 million, 29.4× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Germany's 20.26 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.43 billion, 8.3× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances oda in Germany 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +180.3% | 849.24 million | 2.38 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 457.00 million | 209.93 million | 849.24 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.68 billion | 1.97 billion | 3.83 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.38 billion | 3.76 billion | 4.92 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.90 billion | 3.60 billion | 13.75 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.28 billion | 14.23 billion | 18.65 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.54 billion | 18.82 billion | 20.26 billion | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances oda in Germany?
- Personal remittances oda in Germany was 20.26 billion in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest personal remittances oda recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 20.26 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest personal remittances oda recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 209.93 million in 1971.
- How does Germany rank for personal remittances oda?
- Germany ranks 8th out of 193 countries with data for 2021.
- Is personal remittances oda rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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