Personal remittances and foreign aid received in Russia
Russia: Personal remittances and foreign aid received was 9.65 billion current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances and foreign aid received in Russia, 1994–2021
Source: World Bank based on International Monetary Fund balance of payments data (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2021, personal remittances and foreign aid received in Russia stood at 9.65 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and up 58.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances and foreign aid received in Russia peaked at 10.43 billion current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 101.50 million current US$, in 1996.
That places Russia 17th out of 193 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances and foreign aid received in Russia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 4.56 billion current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 165.90 million current US$ | -96.4% |
| 1996 | 101.50 million current US$ | -38.8% |
| 1997 | 226.75 million current US$ | +123.4% |
| 1998 | 301.17 million current US$ | +32.8% |
| 1999 | 425.21 million current US$ | +41.2% |
| 2000 | 499.95 million current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2001 | 986.41 million current US$ | +97.3% |
| 2002 | 935.98 million current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 1.11 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2004 | 2.21 billion current US$ | +98.1% |
| 2005 | 3.44 billion current US$ | +55.7% |
| 2006 | 3.82 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 4.67 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2008 | 5.74 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 5.11 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2010 | 5.25 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 6.10 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2012 | 5.79 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 6.75 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2014 | 7.78 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2015 | 6.90 billion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2016 | 6.69 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 8.23 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2018 | 9.29 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2019 | 10.43 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2020 | 9.91 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 9.65 billion current US$ | -2.7% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 9.65 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 688.87 million current US$, 14.0× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Russia's 9.65 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.43 billion current US$, 4.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 963.92 million current US$ | 101.50 million current US$ | 4.56 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.85 billion current US$ | 499.95 million current US$ | 5.74 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.32 billion current US$ | 5.25 billion current US$ | 10.43 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.78 billion current US$ | 9.65 billion current US$ | 9.91 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances and foreign aid received in Russia?
- Personal remittances and foreign aid received in Russia was 9.65 billion current US$ in 2021, according to World Bank based on International Monetary Fund balance of payments data (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest personal remittances and foreign aid received recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.43 billion current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest personal remittances and foreign aid received recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 101.50 million current US$ in 1996.
- How does Russia rank for personal remittances and foreign aid received?
- Russia ranks 17th out of 193 countries with data for 2021.
- Is personal remittances and foreign aid received rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank based on International Monetary Fund balance of payments data (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Personal remittances and foreign aid received. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Remittances are financial transfers from non-residents to residents of a country, such as a worker abroad sending money to family and friends. Foreign aid is measured as official development assistance. Both are measured in current US$.