Personal remittances oda in New Zealand

New Zealand: Personal remittances oda was 461.91 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
461.91 million
Change on year
up 7.8%
World rank
116th
of 193 countries
All-time high
2.04 billion
in 1996
All-time low
107.57 million
in 1972
Years of data
50
1972–2021

Personal remittances oda in New Zealand, 1972–2021

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for personal remittances oda in New Zealand is 461.91 million, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal remittances oda in New Zealand peaked at 2.04 billion in 1996 and was at its lowest, 107.57 million, in 1972.

That places New Zealand 116th 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 New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Personal remittances oda in New Zealand, 1972 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1972 107.57 million —
1973 156.08 million +45.1%
1974 162.15 million +3.9%
1975 157.39 million -2.9%
1976 127.38 million -19.1%
1977 143.65 million +12.8%
1978 155.53 million +8.3%
1979 207.46 million +33.4%
1980 256.15 million +23.5%
1981 259.67 million +1.4%
1982 294.58 million +13.4%
1983 300.76 million +2.1%
1984 275.29 million -8.5%
1985 256.34 million -6.9%
1986 303.65 million +18.5%
1987 379.27 million +24.9%
1988 491.96 million +29.7%
1989 584.97 million +18.9%
1990 761.85 million +30.2%
1991 651.12 million -14.5%
1992 602.39 million -7.5%
1993 832.97 million +38.3%
1994 1.15 billion +38.6%
1995 1.65 billion +43.0%
1996 2.04 billion +23.5%
1997 1.01 billion -50.5%
1998 259.45 million -74.3%
1999 257.53 million -0.7%
2000 215.30 million -16.4%
2001 218.80 million +1.6%
2002 232.52 million +6.3%
2003 290.42 million +24.9%
2004 322.27 million +11.0%
2005 352.04 million +9.2%
2006 334.68 million -4.9%
2007 383.65 million +14.6%
2008 421.36 million +9.8%
2009 331.04 million -21.4%
2010 370.50 million +11.9%
2011 455.32 million +22.9%
2012 461.78 million +1.4%
2013 459.24 million -0.6%
2014 535.11 million +16.5%
2015 531.74 million -0.6%
2016 528.07 million -0.7%
2017 538.59 million +2.0%
2018 508.95 million -5.5%
2019 473.93 million -6.9%
2020 428.49 million -9.6%
2021 461.91 million +7.8%

New Zealand compared with similar countries

  • New Zealand's 461.91 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 688.87 million, 67% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
  • New Zealand's 461.91 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 453.09 million, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 152.15 million 107.57 million 207.46 million 8
1980s 340.26 million 256.15 million 584.97 million 10
1990s 922.18 million 257.53 million 2.04 billion 10
2000s 310.21 million 215.30 million 421.36 million 10
2010s 486.32 million 370.50 million 538.59 million 10
2020s 445.20 million 428.49 million 461.91 million 2

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 113 North Macedonia 489.64 million compare
  2. 114 Lesotho 474.47 million compare
  3. 115 Mongolia 471.16 million compare
  4. 117 Hong Kong 453.09 million compare
  5. 118 Ethiopia 447.65 million compare
  6. 119 Cote d'Ivoire 440.19 million compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal remittances oda in New Zealand?
Personal remittances oda in New Zealand was 461.91 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest personal remittances oda recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 2.04 billion in 1996.
What is the lowest personal remittances oda recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 107.57 million in 1972.
How does New Zealand rank for personal remittances oda?
New Zealand ranks 116th out of 193 countries with data for 2021.
Is personal remittances oda rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand 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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