New Zealand Remittances
$407.2M▼ −$54.7M
Dec 2022 · Annual
New Zealand's personal remittances received fell to 0.407 billion USD in 2022 from 0.462 billion USD in 2021. The figure remains well below the all-time high of 2.040 billion USD recorded in 1996. The series dates back to 1972.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $407.2M | $461.9M | $2.0BDec 1996 | $107.6MDec 1972 | 1972 – 2022 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account to GDP | -3.6% | -4.6% | -0.8% | -8.8% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Remittances in New Zealand averaged $560.1M from 1972 until 2022, reaching an all-time high of $2.0B in Dec 1996 and a record low of $107.6M in Dec 1972. The series is reported yearly with history from 1972.
Personal remittances received comprise current transfers by migrant workers and personal transfers. Data are reported in USD billion on an annual basis. The series spans from 1972 to 2022.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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