Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco have consistently led Africa's remittance receipts since 2000

Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco have consistently led Africa's diaspora remittance, contributing 67% of the continent's total inflows since 2000.

In 2023, African nations received $94.78 billion, with Egypt, Nigeria, and Morocco leading.

Here are the top ten countries since 2000.

Source:
World Bank- KNOMAD
Period:
2000 - 2023
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