World Migration Report 2026: India Tops Global Remittances
Why in the news
The International Organization for Migration brought out its World Migration Report 2026. It once more placed India at the head of remittance receivers.
Key facts
- India: top recipient of remittances, over USD 137 billion in 2024.
- USA: largest remittance-sending nation worldwide.
- Other leading recipients named after India: Mexico, the Philippines, France and Pakistan.
- The report stresses how much migration and remittance flows now matter globally.
| Role | Country |
|---|---|
| Top recipient | India (over USD 137 billion, 2024) |
| Largest sender | United States |
| Other leading recipients | Mexico, Philippines, France, Pakistan |
Exam angle
- Publisher: International Organization for Migration (IOM); edition: World Migration Report 2026.
- Remember the pair: top recipient India, top sender USA.
- Other recipients listed: Mexico, Philippines, France, Pakistan.