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Remittances to Eritrea

Africa

In 2000, Eritrea received $3 million in remittances, equal to 0.5% of its GDP (2000). That makes it the 66th largest recipient among the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here, and 51st in Africa.

Common questions

How much money does the diaspora send to Eritrea?

In 2000, Eritrea received $3 million in personal remittances, according to the World Bank. That is the 66th highest of the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here.

What share of Eritrea's GDP comes from remittances?

Remittances were equal to 0.5% of Eritrea's GDP in 2000, based on World Bank figures.

Source: World Bank: Personal remittances, received. US dollar figure is for 2000; GDP share is for 2000.