Economy · Southern Africa
South Africa Remittances Received
Remittances Received is measured in current U.S. dollars, so sharp year-over-year moves often reflect shifts in the ZAR/USD exchange rate — such as a currency devaluation — rather than an equivalent change in the real economy.
Personal remittances received, in current US dollars. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated July 17, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Remittances Received |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $1B |
| 2024 | $855.37M |
| 2023 | $803.39M |
| 2022 | $872.86M |
| 2021 | $926.65M |
| 2020 | $810.88M |
| 2019 | $890.06M |
| 2018 | $929.04M |
| 2017 | $873.86M |
| 2016 | $755.43M |
| 2015 | $825.25M |
| 2014 | $913.4M |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=remittances_received_usd" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Remittances Received across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Remittances Received |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | $22.79B |
| Kenya | $5B |
| Egypt | $41.52B |
| Ghana | $2.42B |
| Ethiopia | $7.14B |
| Tanzania | $1.12B |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's personal remittances received?
South Africa's personal remittances received is $1B as of 2025, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Africa Remittances Received data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=remittances_received_usd with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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