Remittances, annual growth rate in Sweden

Sweden: Remittances, annual growth rate was 6.78 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
6.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 26.2%
World rank
42nd
of 189 countries
All-time high
337.97 % change on previous year
in 1987
All-time low
-99.77 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
54
1971–2025

Remittances, annual growth rate in Sweden, 1971–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, remittances, annual growth rate in Sweden stood at 6.78 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 26.2% on the previous year and up 193.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, remittances, annual growth rate in Sweden peaked at 337.97 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -99.77 % change on previous year, in 1982.

Sweden ranks 42nd of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Remittances, annual growth rate in Sweden, year by year

Annual values for Remittances, annual growth rate in Sweden, 1971 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 84.98 % change on previous year —
1972 -8.61 % change on previous year -110.1%
1973 4.84 % change on previous year -156.2%
1974 13.82 % change on previous year +185.5%
1975 2.89 % change on previous year -79.1%
1976 46.56 % change on previous year +1510.2%
1977 38.3 % change on previous year -17.7%
1978 -27.22 % change on previous year -171.1%
1979 -19.01 % change on previous year -30.2%
1980 23 % change on previous year -221.0%
1981 12.32 % change on previous year -46.4%
1982 -99.77 % change on previous year -909.9%
1984 -11.89 % change on previous year -88.1%
1985 -0.6403 % change on previous year -94.6%
1986 -40.11 % change on previous year +6165.0%
1987 337.97 % change on previous year -942.5%
1988 -6.05 % change on previous year -101.8%
1989 15.85 % change on previous year -362.0%
1990 -0.2584 % change on previous year -101.6%
1991 29.57 % change on previous year -11544.1%
1992 8.22 % change on previous year -72.2%
1993 33.04 % change on previous year +302.2%
1994 0.193 % change on previous year -99.4%
1995 -12.33 % change on previous year -6490.4%
1996 -3.26 % change on previous year -73.6%
1997 27.34 % change on previous year -938.5%
1998 -60.63 % change on previous year -321.8%
1999 186.26 % change on previous year -407.2%
2000 25.5 % change on previous year -86.3%
2001 43.18 % change on previous year +69.3%
2002 -19.67 % change on previous year -145.5%
2003 112.14 % change on previous year -670.2%
2004 2.13 % change on previous year -98.1%
2005 11.45 % change on previous year +436.7%
2006 14.89 % change on previous year +30.1%
2007 23.1 % change on previous year +55.2%
2008 21.67 % change on previous year -6.2%
2009 14.8 % change on previous year -31.7%
2010 -9.79 % change on previous year -166.2%
2011 -6.75 % change on previous year -31.1%
2012 1.62 % change on previous year -124.1%
2013 2.45 % change on previous year +51.0%
2014 1.45 % change on previous year -40.8%
2015 -7.22 % change on previous year -596.9%
2016 -17.4 % change on previous year +141.0%
2017 -2.09 % change on previous year -88.0%
2018 -2.24 % change on previous year +7.0%
2019 7.05 % change on previous year -414.8%
2020 -5.87 % change on previous year -183.2%
2021 -13.94 % change on previous year +137.5%
2022 24.54 % change on previous year -276.1%
2023 4.22 % change on previous year -82.8%
2024 9.18 % change on previous year +117.9%
2025 6.78 % change on previous year -26.2%

Sweden compared with similar countries

  • Sweden's 6.78 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.999 % change on previous year. (67 countries reporting)
  • Sweden's 6.78 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.9484 % change on previous year. (50 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Remittances, annual growth rate in Sweden 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
1991 +11544.1% -0.2584 % change on previous year 29.57 % change on previous year
1995 -6490.4% 0.193 % change on previous year -12.33 % change on previous year
1986 -6165.0% -0.6403 % change on previous year -40.11 % change on previous year
1976 +1510.2% 2.89 % change on previous year 46.56 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 15.17 % change on previous year -27.22 % change on previous year 84.98 % change on previous year 9
1980s 25.63 % change on previous year -99.77 % change on previous year 337.97 % change on previous year 9
1990s 20.81 % change on previous year -60.63 % change on previous year 186.26 % change on previous year 10
2000s 24.92 % change on previous year -19.67 % change on previous year 112.14 % change on previous year 10
2010s -3.29 % change on previous year -17.4 % change on previous year 7.05 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.15 % change on previous year -13.94 % change on previous year 24.54 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 39 Suriname 7.27 % change on previous year compare
  2. 40 Ireland 7.09 % change on previous year compare
  3. 41 Solomon Islands 7.04 % change on previous year compare
  4. 43 Dominican Republic 6.67 % change on previous year compare
  5. 44 Tunisia 6.33 % change on previous year compare
  6. 45 Uruguay 6.28 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is remittances, annual growth rate in Sweden?
Remittances, annual growth rate in Sweden was 6.78 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 337.97 % change on previous year in 1987.
What is the lowest remittances, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was -99.77 % change on previous year in 1982.
How does Sweden rank for remittances, annual growth rate?
Sweden ranks 42nd out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
Is remittances, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 193.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Remittances, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Remittances, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
189 places, 6,804 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Remittances. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.