Migrant remittance outflows in Mozambique
Mozambique: Migrant remittance outflows was 45.03 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Migrant remittance outflows in Mozambique, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant remittance outflows in Mozambique is 45.03 million current US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 35.9% on the previous year and down 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant remittance outflows in Mozambique peaked at 156.20 million current US$ in 2000 and was at its lowest, 15.70 million current US$, in 1996.
That places Mozambique 23rd out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Migrant remittance outflows in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 25.30 million current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 29.40 million current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1982 | 23.60 million current US$ | -19.7% |
| 1983 | 19.90 million current US$ | -15.7% |
| 1984 | 25.70 million current US$ | +29.1% |
| 1985 | 25.00 million current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 23.00 million current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1987 | 25.00 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 25.30 million current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 27.50 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1990 | 25.40 million current US$ | -7.6% |
| 1991 | 29.60 million current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1992 | 26.60 million current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1993 | 21.30 million current US$ | -19.9% |
| 1994 | 19.40 million current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1995 | 20.60 million current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 15.70 million current US$ | -23.8% |
| 1997 | 22.90 million current US$ | +45.9% |
| 1998 | 31.10 million current US$ | +35.8% |
| 1999 | 139.80 million current US$ | +349.5% |
| 2000 | 156.20 million current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 64.19 million current US$ | -58.9% |
| 2002 | 49.91 million current US$ | -22.2% |
| 2003 | 29.51 million current US$ | -40.9% |
| 2004 | 20.26 million current US$ | -31.4% |
| 2005 | 24.48 million current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2006 | 26.10 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 45.25 million current US$ | +73.4% |
| 2008 | 47.73 million current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 65.75 million current US$ | +37.8% |
| 2010 | 70.26 million current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 45.03 million current US$ | -35.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 45.03 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 21.21 million current US$, 2.1× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 45.03 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.76 million current US$, 1.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Migrant remittance outflows in Mozambique changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +349.5% | 31.10 million current US$ | 139.80 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 24.97 million current US$ | 19.90 million current US$ | 29.40 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.24 million current US$ | 15.70 million current US$ | 139.80 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.94 million current US$ | 20.26 million current US$ | 156.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.65 million current US$ | 45.03 million current US$ | 70.26 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant remittance outflows in Mozambique?
- Migrant remittance outflows in Mozambique was 45.03 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 156.20 million current US$ in 2000.
- What is the lowest migrant remittance outflows recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.70 million current US$ in 1996.
- How does Mozambique rank for migrant remittance outflows?
- Mozambique ranks 23rd out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is migrant remittance outflows rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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,