Remittances in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Remittances was 5.14 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.14
Change on year
up 12.4%
World rank
59th
of 194 countries
All-time high
39.32
in 2002
All-time low
4.21
in 2020
Years of data
23
2001–2023
Remittances in Tuvalu, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, remittances in Tuvalu stood at 5.14.
That represents a change of up 12.4% on the previous year and down 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, remittances in Tuvalu peaked at 39.32 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4.21, in 2020.
Tuvalu ranks 59th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Remittances in Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 30.06 | — |
| 2002 | 39.32 | +30.8% |
| 2003 | 25.93 | -34.1% |
| 2004 | 21.25 | -18.0% |
| 2005 | 21.59 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 15.09 | -30.1% |
| 2007 | 19.63 | +30.1% |
| 2008 | 18.87 | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 17.33 | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 12.09 | -30.2% |
| 2011 | 11.55 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 9.86 | -14.7% |
| 2013 | 9.47 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 8.39 | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 7.17 | -14.6% |
| 2016 | 6.17 | -14.0% |
| 2017 | 6.05 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 5.56 | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 4.49 | -19.2% |
| 2020 | 4.21 | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 4.79 | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 4.57 | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 5.14 | +12.4% |
Tuvalu compared with similar countries
- Tuvalu's 5.14 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.62, 1.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Tuvalu's 5.14 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.4, 1.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.23 | 15.09 | 39.32 | 9 |
| 2010s | 8.08 | 4.49 | 12.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.67 | 4.21 | 5.14 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
More reference data data for Tuvalu
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0016 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0016 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0016 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0055 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0039 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0095 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0055 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 1.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is remittances in Tuvalu?
- Remittances in Tuvalu was 5.14 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest remittances recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 39.32 in 2002.
- What is the lowest remittances recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.21 in 2020.
- How does Tuvalu rank for remittances?
- Tuvalu ranks 59th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is remittances rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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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