GCC tops global remittance outflows at $161bn
- GCC countries recorded the highest global outward remittance value at $161 billion in 2025, a 13.6% increase from 2024.
- Remittance flows increased due to the economic expansion and reliance on expatriate workers, with the GCC population reaching 63.3 million.
- Non-oil activities accounted for 70.6% of the GCC's GDP, growing 5.1% in 2025, highlighting a shift towards diversified economies.
- The GCC outperformed major economies like the USA ($107 billion), Switzerland ($43 billion), Germany ($27 billion), and France ($21 billion) in remittance outflows.
