India received $87 billion in remittances in 2021: World Bank
- India has received USD 87 billion in remittances in 2021 as per the report titled “Migration and Development Brief 35” released by World Bank and KNOMAD.
- KNOMAD is supported by a multi-donor trust fund established by the World Bank.
- India is also the top country in receiving remittances in 2021. India is followed by China, Mexico, the Philippines, and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
- As per the report, in 2021, remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are projected to reach $589 billion. Also, the United States was the largest source country for remittances in 2020, followed by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland.
Points to remember:
- KNOMAD is supported by a multi-donor trust fund established by _____?- the World Bank
- The report “Migration and Development Brief 35” has been released by?- World Bank and KNOMAD
- Top country to receive remittance in 2021?- India
- Amount of remittance received by India in 2021?
- largest source country for remittances in 2020?- USA
Source: World Bank and KNOMAD Report