Remittances in Philippines
Philippines: Remittances was 8.53 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8.53
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
36th
of 194 countries
All-time high
12.78
in 2005
All-time low
1.52
in 1977
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Remittances in Philippines, 1977–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for remittances in Philippines is 8.53, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, remittances in Philippines peaked at 12.78 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.52, in 1977.
That places Philippines 36th out of 194 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Remittances in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1.52 | — |
| 1978 | 1.73 | +13.8% |
| 1979 | 1.78 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 1.7 | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 1.98 | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 2.49 | +25.8% |
| 1983 | 2.98 | +19.8% |
| 1984 | 2.01 | -32.5% |
| 1985 | 2.31 | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 2.53 | +9.9% |
| 1987 | 2.7 | +6.5% |
| 1988 | 2.92 | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 2.81 | -4.0% |
| 1990 | 2.9 | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 3.57 | +23.2% |
| 1992 | 4.2 | +17.6% |
| 1993 | 4.17 | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 4.72 | +13.1% |
| 1995 | 6.33 | +34.2% |
| 1996 | 5.15 | -18.7% |
| 1997 | 7.22 | +40.3% |
| 1998 | 6.89 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 7.82 | +13.5% |
| 2000 | 8.28 | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 11.1 | +34.1% |
| 2002 | 11.55 | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 11.76 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 12.07 | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 12.78 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 12.14 | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 10.54 | -13.2% |
| 2008 | 10.38 | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 11.34 | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 10.35 | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 9.84 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 9.4 | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 9.41 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 9.64 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 9.72 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 9.77 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 9.99 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 9.75 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 9.33 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 9.64 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 9.31 | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 9.41 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 8.95 | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 8.72 | -2.5% |
| 2025 | 8.53 | -2.2% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 8.53 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.62, 2.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 8.53 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.4, 2.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.68 | 1.52 | 1.78 | 3 |
| 1980s | 2.44 | 1.7 | 2.98 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 2.9 | 7.82 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.19 | 8.28 | 12.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.72 | 9.33 | 10.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.09 | 8.53 | 9.64 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More reference data data for Philippines
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 7.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 10.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 67.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is remittances in Philippines?
- Remittances in Philippines was 8.53 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest remittances recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 12.78 in 2005.
- What is the lowest remittances recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.52 in 1977.
- How does Philippines rank for remittances?
- Philippines ranks 36th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is remittances rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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