Migrant remittance inflows in Togo
Togo: Migrant remittance inflows was 336.60 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
336.60 million current US$
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
16th
of 50 countries
All-time high
337.06 million current US$
in 2008
All-time low
4.12 million current US$
in 1974
Years of data
38
1974–2011
Migrant remittance inflows in Togo, 1974–2011
Source: World Bank staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, migrant remittance inflows in Togo stood at 336.60 million current US$.
The figure is up 391.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant remittance inflows in Togo peaked at 337.06 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4.12 million current US$, in 1974.
Togo ranks 16th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Migrant remittance inflows in Togo, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 4.12 million current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 4.77 million current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1976 | 7.09 million current US$ | +48.6% |
| 1977 | 8.03 million current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1978 | 9.33 million current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1979 | 7.96 million current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1980 | 9.93 million current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1981 | 7.86 million current US$ | -20.8% |
| 1982 | 6.11 million current US$ | -22.3% |
| 1983 | 6.08 million current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 6.61 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1985 | 15.41 million current US$ | +133.1% |
| 1986 | 21.42 million current US$ | +39.1% |
| 1987 | 20.04 million current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1988 | 21.24 million current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 22.86 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 26.87 million current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1991 | 28.97 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 16.25 million current US$ | -43.9% |
| 1993 | 11.72 million current US$ | -27.9% |
| 1994 | 15.31 million current US$ | +30.6% |
| 1995 | 15.02 million current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 29.37 million current US$ | +95.5% |
| 1997 | 26.26 million current US$ | -10.6% |
| 1998 | 18.57 million current US$ | -29.3% |
| 1999 | 22.86 million current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2000 | 34.23 million current US$ | +49.7% |
| 2001 | 68.50 million current US$ | +100.1% |
| 2002 | 103.21 million current US$ | +50.7% |
| 2003 | 148.69 million current US$ | +44.1% |
| 2004 | 179.02 million current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2005 | 192.50 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 232.17 million current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2007 | 284.45 million current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2008 | 337.06 million current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2009 | 334.51 million current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 336.60 million current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 336.60 million current US$ | +0.0% |
Togo compared with similar countries
- Togo's 336.60 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 96.58 million current US$, 3.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Togo's 336.60 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 84.49 million current US$, 4.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.88 million current US$ | 4.12 million current US$ | 9.33 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 13.76 million current US$ | 6.08 million current US$ | 22.86 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.12 million current US$ | 11.72 million current US$ | 29.37 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 191.43 million current US$ | 34.23 million current US$ | 337.06 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 336.60 million current US$ | 336.60 million current US$ | 336.60 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant remittance inflows in Togo?
- Migrant remittance inflows in Togo was 336.60 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008.
- What is the highest migrant remittance inflows recorded in Togo?
- The highest recorded value was 337.06 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest migrant remittance inflows recorded in Togo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.12 million current US$ in 1974.
- How does Togo rank for migrant remittance inflows?
- Togo ranks 16th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is migrant remittance inflows rising or falling in Togo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 391.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Togo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008, published as part of Migrant remittance inflows (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Migrants’ remittances are defined as the sum of worker’s remittances,