Share of remittances sent to Africa 2017, by continent

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Saifaddin Galal,
Apr 28, 2023
Most remittances received in Africa in 2017 were from Europe. In that year, the European countries accounted for 36 percent of the total remittances sent to the African continent. With a share of 27 percent, the Middle East was the second main origin of remittances sent to Africa.

Distribution of remittances received in Africa as of 2017, by continent of origin

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September 2020

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Africa

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2017

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