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India remains the world top remittance recipient with 137 billion UN report shows
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Published on 5 May 2026
Mexico follows India yet the gap is striking
India has retained its position as the world’s top remittance recipient, receiving about $137 billion, according to the UN’s World Migration Report 2026 by the International Organization for Migration. Mexico ranks second in the global list. The report highlights India’s consistent dominance in international money flows despite shifting migration patterns.
- India received about 137 billion in remittances
- The World Migration Report 2026 says India leads consistently
- Mexico is listed as the next biggest recipient
- The data comes from IOM’s UN report
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