Migrant remittance outflows in Angola
Angola: Migrant remittance outflows was 564.26 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
564.26 million current US$
Change on year
down 21.0%
World rank
4th
of 49 countries
All-time high
715.96 million current US$
in 2009
All-time low
71.00 million current US$
in 1988
Years of data
27
1985–2011
Migrant remittance outflows in Angola, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, migrant remittance outflows in Angola stood at 564.26 million current US$.
That represents a change of down 21.0% on the previous year and up 161.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant remittance outflows in Angola peaked at 715.96 million current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 71.00 million current US$, in 1988.
That places Angola 4th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Migrant remittance outflows in Angola, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 79.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 89.00 million current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 77.00 million current US$ | -13.5% |
| 1988 | 71.00 million current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1989 | 104.00 million current US$ | +46.5% |
| 1990 | 150.00 million current US$ | +44.2% |
| 1991 | 124.50 million current US$ | -17.0% |
| 1992 | 121.64 million current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 132.90 million current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 148.90 million current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1995 | 209.55 million current US$ | +40.7% |
| 1996 | 173.80 million current US$ | -17.1% |
| 1997 | 179.95 million current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 201.65 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1999 | 263.07 million current US$ | +30.5% |
| 2000 | 266.29 million current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 216.06 million current US$ | -18.9% |
| 2002 | 223.51 million current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 229.85 million current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 296.01 million current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2005 | 214.91 million current US$ | -27.4% |
| 2006 | 412.67 million current US$ | +92.0% |
| 2007 | 602.67 million current US$ | +46.0% |
| 2008 | 669.45 million current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 715.96 million current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 714.46 million current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 564.26 million current US$ | -21.0% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 564.26 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 50.04 million current US$, 11.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Angola's 564.26 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.76 million current US$, 18.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 84.00 million current US$ | 71.00 million current US$ | 104.00 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 170.60 million current US$ | 121.64 million current US$ | 263.07 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 384.74 million current US$ | 214.91 million current US$ | 715.96 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 639.36 million current US$ | 564.26 million current US$ | 714.46 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant remittance outflows in Angola?
- Migrant remittance outflows in Angola was 564.26 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 Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 715.96 million current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest migrant remittance outflows recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.00 million current US$ in 1988.
- How does Angola rank for migrant remittance outflows?
- Angola ranks 4th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is migrant remittance outflows rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 161.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola 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,