GCC workers' remittances reach 161B in 2025
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries achieved their highest-ever level of remittances sent abroad by workers, amounting to approximately $161 billion in 2025, marking a 13.6% increase compared to 2024, which is about $19 billion more. This rise is attributed to the continued attraction of foreign labor and the expansion of economic activities related to infrastructure, industry, and non-oil services. It also underscores the significant role of these remittances in supporting families and economic stability, as well as the global standing of the council compared to other countries such as the United States and Switzerland. The ratio of worker remittances to GDP stood at 6.6% in 2025, up from 6% in 2024, highlighting the council's regional and international influence in the movement of financial flows.
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