Remittances in Australia
Australia: Remittances was 0.1114 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.1114
Change on year
up 10.5%
World rank
175th
of 194 countries
All-time high
0.8
in 1989
All-time low
0.0539
in 2021
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Remittances in Australia, 1970–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, remittances in Australia stood at 0.1114.
That represents a change of up 10.5% on the previous year and down 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, remittances in Australia peaked at 0.8 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.0539, in 2021.
Australia ranks 175th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Remittances in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.4356 | — |
| 1971 | 0.3888 | -10.8% |
| 1972 | 0.4393 | +13.0% |
| 1973 | 0.4389 | -0.1% |
| 1974 | 0.3466 | -21.0% |
| 1975 | 0.2941 | -15.1% |
| 1976 | 0.2902 | -1.4% |
| 1977 | 0.2955 | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 0.3503 | +18.5% |
| 1979 | 0.367 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 0.4205 | +14.6% |
| 1981 | 0.4181 | -0.6% |
| 1982 | 0.3968 | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 0.5071 | +27.8% |
| 1984 | 0.4935 | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 0.5579 | +13.1% |
| 1986 | 0.5765 | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 0.7359 | +27.7% |
| 1988 | 0.797 | +8.3% |
| 1989 | 0.8 | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 0.7599 | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 0.7613 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 0.5909 | -22.4% |
| 1993 | 0.3525 | -40.3% |
| 1994 | 0.395 | +12.1% |
| 1995 | 0.119 | -69.9% |
| 1996 | 0.1288 | +8.2% |
| 1997 | 0.1235 | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 0.1253 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 0.1362 | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 0.1243 | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 0.128 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 0.1175 | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 0.1391 | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 0.134 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 0.135 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 0.1354 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 0.1566 | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 0.1442 | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 0.1432 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 0.1618 | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 0.1746 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 0.1572 | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 0.1554 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 0.158 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 0.1603 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 0.1698 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 0.1471 | -13.3% |
| 2018 | 0.1243 | -15.5% |
| 2019 | 0.12 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 0.0833 | -30.6% |
| 2021 | 0.0539 | -35.3% |
| 2022 | 0.0713 | +32.4% |
| 2023 | 0.0929 | +30.2% |
| 2024 | 0.1008 | +8.5% |
| 2025 | 0.1114 | +10.5% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 0.1114 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.7013, 16% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Australia's 0.1114 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.4, 3% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3646 | 0.2902 | 0.4393 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5704 | 0.3968 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3492 | 0.119 | 0.7613 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1357 | 0.1175 | 0.1566 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1528 | 0.12 | 0.1746 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0856 | 0.0539 | 0.1114 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More reference data data for Australia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is remittances in Australia?
- Remittances in Australia was 0.1114 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest remittances recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8 in 1989.
- What is the lowest remittances recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0539 in 2021.
- How does Australia rank for remittances?
- Australia ranks 175th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is remittances rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Remittances. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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