The Central Bank of Egypt published data showing remittances from Egyptians working abroad reached a record level of about USD 41.5bn in 2025, up 40.5% from around USD 29.6bn in 2024. Remittance inflows in the first half of fiscal year 2025/2026 (July–December 2025) rose 29.6% year on year to about USD 22.1bn, compared with around USD 17.1bn in July–December 2024. On a monthly basis, remittances in December 2025 increased 24.0% to about USD 4.0bn, the highest monthly level on record, from around USD 3.2bn in December 2024.
Central Bank of Egypt reports remittances hit record USD 41.5bn in 2025
The Central Bank of Egypt reported that remittances from Egyptians abroad reached a record USD 41.5 billion in 2025, a 40.5% increase from USD 29.6 billion in 2024. In the first half of fiscal year 2025/2026, remittances rose 29.6% year-on-year to USD 22.1 billion. December 2025 saw a record monthly remittance of USD 4.0 billion, up 24.0% from December 2024.