RemitSCOPE.org is here, bringing remittance and remittance-related data to your fingertips in a way that’s informative, easy to access, and free to use. 

Launched by the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), RemitSCOPE gathers and organizes the latest information on remittance flows, costs, market conditions, access, and structure with a special focus on the regions and countries that benefit most from remittances—particularly rural communities in low- and middle-income countries. 

For anyone interested in the world of remittances—whether you’re a remittance service provider, regulator, policy maker, or simply exploring the field—RemitSCOPE is a powerful, interactive tool that opens up a deeper understanding of global remittance markets and new market opportunities.

 Why remittances matter 

In 2023, officially recorded remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) were an estimated $656 billion. These funds, sent by migrants to support their families back home, are essential to many economies, especially in rural areas where they often matter most. Remittances have surpassed foreign direct investment (FDI) and official development assistance (ODA), making them the largest source of external financing to LMICs. This funding helps families meet basic needs, invest in education, healthcare, and businesses, and build financial resilience. 

Despite their significance, critical gaps in remittance market data persist, making it challenging to identify bottlenecks, track trends, or address issues with access and cost. RemitSCOPE fills this gap with a central repository of reliable, current remittance information from multiple sources, from public agencies to primary research. It provides comprehensive remittance data that fosters competition and supports initiatives aimed at reducing transaction costs, promoting digitalization, and improving access to formal and digital remittance services. 

Key features of RemitSCOPE 

RemitSCOPE is designed to simplify the remittance landscape and offer data-driven insights to a broad audience. Here’s a closer look at some of the features that make this platform unique: 

  1. Comprehensive Country Profiles RemitSCOPE provides individual remittance profiles for over 70 countries across Africa and Latin America, with plans to expand further. Each profile includes detailed data, such as the total remittance volume received, the main sending countries, access metrics, and an overview of the remittance market’s structure. This resource helps users understand how remittances support various economies and households, making it a valuable tool for exploring a specific country’s remittance landscape. 
  1. Country Diagnostics on African and LAC Markets RemitSCOPE is also home to specialized Country Diagnostics on seven African markets and five countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). These diagnostics offer in-depth analysis on remittance markets within these countries and provide specific recommendations for improving market functionality. This level of targeted insight is ideal for identifying actionable strategies that can directly enhance the impact and efficiency of remittance flows in key markets. 
  1. Interactive Dashboards and Thematic Insights RemitSCOPE’s interactive dashboards allow users to explore remittance data across multiple themes, from migration trends to financial inclusion, remittance costs, and market structure. The data is easy to filter and customize, allowing users to focus on the information that matters most to them. Carefully curated indexes deliver essential market intelligence across different countries. 
  1. Data on Costs and Accessibility RemitSCOPE provides detailed data on the costs of sending remittances, which is often a significant challenge in remittance markets. High transaction fees and unfavorable currency exchange rates reduce the funds received by families. By shedding light on cost disparities by country and corridor (from one country to another), RemitSCOPE supports policymakers and service providers in identifying cost bottlenecks and fostering more affordable options. 
  1. Focus on Digitalization and Financial Inclusion RemitSCOPE highlights trends in the digitalization of remittance services, showcasing data on mobile wallets, digital money transfers, and other fintech solutions that allow families to receive funds remotely. These digital options are becoming increasingly popular as cost-effective, safe alternatives, especially in rural areas with limited access to physical financial services. RemitSCOPE tracks the growth of digital remittances, helping users appreciate the benefits of these options. 
  1. Insights for Market Transparency For those interested in understanding market dynamics, RemitSCOPE offers valuable insights into the structure and regulatory environment of remittance markets. By outlining factors such as service providers, competition levels, and regulatory frameworks, RemitSCOPE provides users with a complete picture of how remittance markets operate. This transparency supports greater accountability and drives improvements in cost, accessibility, and service quality across the sector. 

How RemitSCOPE can benefit you 

RemitSCOPE is a versatile tool for anyone curious about remittances—whether you’re sending money, receiving it, or interested in understanding the global economy. Here are a few ways it can support you: 

  • Remittance Service Providers: Gain insights that help identify market opportunities, enhance competition, and improve products. Providers can use country-specific remittance flows and barriers to tailor services to underserved populations, particularly in rural areas. 
  • Policymakers: Access data that supports effective policy formulation. Detailed remittance and migration insights enable governments to better address financial inclusion, promote formal remittance channels, and ensure regulations encourage innovation and competition. 
  • Donors and Development Agencies: Identify regions where remittances impact poverty alleviation and development. RemitSCOPE’s data helps align investments with high-need areas, especially in rural LMIC regions. 
  • Regulators: Use RemitSCOPE’s insights on pricing, competition, and operating environments to develop policies that lower remittance costs, enhance transparency, and improve formal financial service access. 

Get Started with RemitSCOPE Today 

Exploring RemitSCOPE is easy. Start with a country profile, explore interactive dashboards, or dive into cost data to see how remittances are evolving worldwide. Each feature on RemitSCOPE is designed to make remittance information accessible and actionable, putting you in control of this vital financial resource. 

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a regular user, RemitSCOPE.org continuously updates with new data, visualizations, market insights, and expanded country profiles.  

As IFAD continues supporting economic resilience in rural areas, RemitSCOPE is a crucial step toward a future where remittances are more accessible, affordable, and impactful for the communities relying on them most. Visit thewww.RemitSCOPE.org  and watch the Video to explore the latest remittance data and discover how this platform can serve you. 

The RemitSCOPE web tool gathers and organizes the latest info on remittance flows, costs, and market conditions, with a focus on countries and regions that benefit most from remittances—especially rural communities in low- and middle-income countries. Designed for service providers, policymakers, and regulators, RemitSCOPE offers interactive dashboards, country profiles, cost data, and insights on financial inclusion. Whether you’re exploring remittances for the first time or looking for market opportunities, RemitSCOPE delivers accessible, data-driven perspectives on global remittance markets.

Programmes: FFR Location: Mexico


This document is part of a series of diagnostics covering selected countries in Latin America and Africa. In Mexico, remittances are a cornerstone of economic and social development, reaching a record US$ 61 billion in 2022. Rural and semiurban communities receive a substantial share of remittances, where their impact is most significant due to the economic characteristics of these areas. The diagnostic also explores how remittances intersect with migration trends and highlights the limited integration of digital financial services, which presents opportunities for improving financial inclusion among recipients.

The Mexico Country Diagnostic is a living document that will be updated to incorporate feedback from key stakeholders in Mexico’s remittance ecosystem. It is available only in Spanish and can be downloaded from the RemitSCOPE LAC web portal. This series is developed with the technical support of the Centro de Estudios Monetarios Latinoamericanos (CEMLA) and includes contributions from regional central banks and other key partners.


Este documento forma parte de una serie de diagnósticos que abarcan países seleccionados de América Latina y África. En México, las remesas son un pilar fundamental del desarrollo económico y social, alcanzando un récord de 61 mil millones de US$ en 2022. Las comunidades rurales y semiurbanas reciben una parte sustancial de las remesas, donde su impacto es más significativo debido a las características económicas de estas zonas. El diagnóstico también explora cómo las remesas se intersectan con las tendencias migratorias y destaca la limitada integración de los servicios financieros digitales, lo que presenta oportunidades para mejorar la inclusión financiera entre los beneficiarios.

El Diagnóstico de País de México es un documento dinámico que se actualizará para incorporar comentarios de los principales actores del ecosistema de remesas en México. Está disponible únicamente en español y se puede descargar desde el portal web de RemitSCOPE LAC. Esta serie se desarrolla con el apoyo técnico del Centro de Estudios Monetarios Latinoamericanos (CEMLA) e incluye contribuciones de bancos centrales regionales y otros socios clave.


This research is part of a series of diagnostics covering selected countries in Latin America and Africa, this research offers an in-depth analysis of Guatemala’s remittance market, where remittances account for nearly 20% of GDP and play a vital role in supporting rural communities, which receive over half of the total flows. The diagnostic further explores the connections between remittances, migration trends, and financial inclusion in the country.

The Guatemala Country Diagnostic is a living document that will be updated to reflect feedback from key strategic stakeholders in Guatemala’s remittance ecosystem. Currently, it is available only in Spanish and can be downloaded from the RemitSCOPE LAC web portal. Developed with the technical support of the Centro de Estudios Monetarios Latinoamericanos (CEMLA), this series also benefits from contributions by regional central banks and other key stakeholders.


Esta investigación forma parte de una serie de diagnósticos que cubren países seleccionados de América Latina y África, esta investigación ofrece un análisis en profundidad del mercado de remesas de Guatemala, donde las remesas representan casi el 20% del PIB y desempeñan un papel vital en el apoyo a las comunidades rurales, que reciben más de la mitad de los flujos totales. El diagnóstico explora además las conexiones entre las remesas, las tendencias migratorias y la inclusión financiera en el país.

El Diagnóstico de País de Guatemala es un documento vivo que se actualizará para reflejar los comentarios de los principales actores estratégicos del ecosistema de remesas de Guatemala. Actualmente, sólo está disponible en español y se puede descargar desde el portal web RemitSCOPE LAC. Desarrollado con el apoyo técnico del Centro de Estudios Monetarios Latinoamericanos (CEMLA), esta serie también se beneficia de las contribuciones de los bancos centrales regionales y otros actores clave.

The Remittance Innovation Toolkit developed by IFAD and Cenfri provides guidance on improving access to secure and swift remittance services through enhanced identity verification and customer due diligence (CDD) practices.

It enables regulators and remittance service providers to evaluate national regulatory frameworks, analyze risks and opportunities, and implement innovative solutions for challenges.

The toolkit builds on the Remittance Access Initiative which is active in seven African countries as part of the PRIME programme, co-financed by the European Union. 

The report, produced by IFAD with contributions by the World Bank under the request of the GPFI, seeks to provide a compendium of best practices, showcasing the benefits of digital solutions in enhancing financial inclusion and reducing remittance costs. This collection of knowledge is intended to inform G20 member states, policymakers, and stakeholders about successful strategies in digital remittance adoption, serving as a valuable resource for guiding future endeavours in leveraging digitalization for remittance efficiency and accessibility.

This project targets Ghana and its remittance corridors from Germany and the Netherlands. The project fiche provides a detailed overview of the project goals and activities, highlighting the strategies employed to optimize remittance flows. It outlines the expected results to be achieved by the end of the project period, aiming to enhance financial inclusion, reduce transaction costs, and support economic growth in Ghana.

PRIME Africa aims to gather key stakeholders in the Kenya remittance industry to facilitate dialogue among parties, share information, challenges, opportunities and practices. The objectives of the CoP are to: Connect remittance stakeholders across sectors to facilitate dialogue, exchange knowledge, develop joint initiatives and identify solutions Allow access to a shared repository Update members on data, markets and regulations Enhance company visibility

This diagnostic offers a comprehensive assessment of Kenya’s remittance market, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing a market-oriented approach, it includes both a supply-side analysis and a review of three key inbound remittance corridors.

This project fiche provides a detailed overview of the project goals and activities, along with expected results by the end of the project period.