Migrant remittance outflows in Algeria
Algeria: Migrant remittance outflows was 71.40 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
71.40 million current US$
Change on year
up 155.0%
World rank
17th
of 49 countries
All-time high
164.69 million current US$
in 1980
All-time low
22.03 million current US$
in 1991
Years of data
22
1977–2011
Migrant remittance outflows in Algeria, 1977–2011
Source: World Bank staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, migrant remittance outflows in Algeria stood at 71.40 million current US$.
The figure is up 155.0% on the previous year and up 164.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant remittance outflows in Algeria peaked at 164.69 million current US$ in 1980 and was at its lowest, 22.03 million current US$, in 1991.
Algeria ranks 17th of 49 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Migrant remittance outflows in Algeria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 83.92 million current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 112.96 million current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1979 | 130.80 million current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1980 | 164.69 million current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1981 | 149.68 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1982 | 126.30 million current US$ | -15.6% |
| 1983 | 156.82 million current US$ | +24.2% |
| 1984 | 141.27 million current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1985 | 130.87 million current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1986 | 101.44 million current US$ | -22.5% |
| 1987 | 82.27 million current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1988 | 53.26 million current US$ | -35.3% |
| 1989 | 38.38 million current US$ | -27.9% |
| 1990 | 31.48 million current US$ | -18.0% |
| 1991 | 22.03 million current US$ | -30.0% |
| 2005 | 27.00 million current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2006 | 35.00 million current US$ | +29.6% |
| 2007 | 48.00 million current US$ | +37.1% |
| 2008 | 27.00 million current US$ | -43.8% |
| 2009 | 46.00 million current US$ | +70.4% |
| 2010 | 28.00 million current US$ | -39.1% |
| 2011 | 71.40 million current US$ | +155.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 71.40 million current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 96.44 million current US$, 74% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 71.40 million current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 71.30 million current US$, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 109.23 million current US$ | 83.92 million current US$ | 130.80 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 114.50 million current US$ | 38.38 million current US$ | 164.69 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.76 million current US$ | 22.03 million current US$ | 31.48 million current US$ | 2 |
| 2000s | 36.60 million current US$ | 27.00 million current US$ | 48.00 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 49.70 million current US$ | 28.00 million current US$ | 71.40 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
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Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant remittance outflows in Algeria?
- Migrant remittance outflows in Algeria was 71.40 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 outflows recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 164.69 million current US$ in 1980.
- What is the lowest migrant remittance outflows recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.03 million current US$ in 1991.
- How does Algeria rank for migrant remittance outflows?
- Algeria ranks 17th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is migrant remittance outflows rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 164.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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 outflows (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,