South Africa Remittances
$1.0B▲ +$149.4M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Personal remittances received in South Africa rose to USD 1.00 bn in 2025, up from USD 0.86 bn in 2024. The figure remains below the all-time high of USD 1.16 bn recorded in 2011. Data are available from 1970.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.0B | $855.4M | $1.2BDec 2011 | $15.4MDec 1971 | 1970 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account to GDP | -0.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -6.4% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Remittances in South Africa averaged $602.9M from 1970 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of $1.2B in Dec 2011 and a record low of $15.4M in Dec 1971. The series is reported yearly with history from 1970.
Personal remittances received comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages earned by nonresident workers. The indicator is measured in USD billion, reported annually. The series spans from 1970 to 2025.
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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