GCC workers send home record USD 161 billion in remittances

GCC countries sent approximately USD 161 billion in outward workers' remittances in 2025, a 13.6% increase from 2024. This represents the world's highest value, surpassing major economies like the United States at USD 107 billion. The rise reflects continued expatriate attraction and economic expansion across infrastructure, services, and non-oil sectors.

Workers' remittances from the United States of America amounted to approximately USD 107 billion, Switzerland approximately USD 43 billion, Germany approximately USD 27 billion and France approximately USD 21 billion