The inflow of overseas workers’ remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.2 billion in November 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed on Tuesday.

Remittances increased by nearly 9.4% year-on-year (YoY), compared to $2.9 billion recorded in the same month last year. Monthly remittances were down by 7%, compared to $3.4 billion in October.

During the first five months of the fiscal year (5MFY26), remittance inflows stood at $16.1 billion, up from $14.8 billion in 5MFY25, a jump of 9.3%.

Breakdown of remittances

Overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia remitted the largest amount in November 2025 as they sent $753 million during the month. The amount was up 3% on a yearly basis, but 10% below the $838 million sent by the expatriates in the same month of the previous year.

Inflows from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rose by 9% on a yearly basis, from $619 million to $675 million in November 2025.

Remittances from the United Kingdom (UK) amounted to $481 million during November 2025, down by 4% compared to $499 million in October 2025. YoY inflows from the UK were up by 17%.

Overseas Pakistanis in the US sent $277 million in November 2025, a YoY decrease of 4%, down 8% on a monthly basis.

Meanwhile, remittances from European Union (EU) countries clocked in at $417 million in November, recording a significant increase of 29% on a yearly basis.