Personal remittances oda in Iceland
Iceland: Personal remittances oda was 193.32 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
193.32 million
Change on year
up 15.5%
World rank
142nd
of 193 countries
All-time high
218.97 million
in 2014
All-time low
1.20 million
in 1982
Years of data
46
1976–2021
Personal remittances oda in Iceland, 1976–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 193.32 million for personal remittances oda in 2021.
The figure is up 15.5% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances oda in Iceland peaked at 218.97 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.20 million, in 1982.
That places Iceland 142nd out of 193 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1.40 million | — |
| 1977 | 1.70 million | +21.4% |
| 1978 | 1.80 million | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 1.70 million | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 1.50 million | -11.8% |
| 1981 | 3.10 million | +106.7% |
| 1982 | 1.20 million | -61.3% |
| 1983 | 2.30 million | +91.7% |
| 1984 | 6.80 million | +195.7% |
| 1985 | 5.10 million | -25.0% |
| 1986 | 7.60 million | +49.0% |
| 1987 | 14.70 million | +93.4% |
| 1988 | 22.40 million | +52.4% |
| 1989 | 30.20 million | +34.8% |
| 1990 | 62.26 million | +106.2% |
| 1991 | 65.32 million | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 63.82 million | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 57.87 million | -9.3% |
| 1994 | 47.51 million | -17.9% |
| 1995 | 36.24 million | -23.7% |
| 1996 | 33.30 million | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 40.94 million | +23.0% |
| 1998 | 28.93 million | -29.3% |
| 1999 | 31.12 million | +7.6% |
| 2000 | 35.75 million | +14.9% |
| 2001 | 39.35 million | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 64.77 million | +64.6% |
| 2003 | 48.98 million | -24.4% |
| 2004 | 60.96 million | +24.5% |
| 2005 | 67.00 million | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 81.47 million | +21.6% |
| 2007 | 111.47 million | +36.8% |
| 2008 | 121.29 million | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 94.84 million | -21.8% |
| 2010 | 136.62 million | +44.1% |
| 2011 | 152.12 million | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 155.73 million | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 208.61 million | +34.0% |
| 2014 | 218.97 million | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 218.24 million | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 213.16 million | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 192.47 million | -9.7% |
| 2018 | 178.68 million | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 187.89 million | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 167.37 million | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 193.32 million | +15.5% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 193.32 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 688.87 million, 28% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 193.32 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.43 billion, 8% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances oda in Iceland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +195.7% | 2.30 million | 6.80 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.65 million | 1.40 million | 1.80 million | 4 |
| 1980s | 9.49 million | 1.20 million | 30.20 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.73 million | 28.93 million | 65.32 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 72.59 million | 35.75 million | 121.29 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 186.25 million | 136.62 million | 218.97 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 180.34 million | 167.37 million | 193.32 million | 2 |
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More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances oda in Iceland?
- Personal remittances oda in Iceland was 193.32 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest personal remittances oda recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 218.97 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest personal remittances oda recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 million in 1982.
- How does Iceland rank for personal remittances oda?
- Iceland ranks 142nd out of 193 countries with data for 2021.
- Is personal remittances oda rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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