Key facts
- Egypt's remittance inflows reached a record $5.5 billion in March.
- This represents a 62% year-over-year increase for March.
- Remittances rose 40% year-over-year in 2025 to $41.5 billion.
- Inflows are linked to foreign exchange reforms that abolished the black market.
Egypt's remittance inflows reached an all-time high of $5.5 billion in March, marking a substantial 62% increase compared to the same period last year. This surge follows a broader trend of strong performance, with remittances climbing 40% year-over-year in 2025 to a total of $41.5 billion. These positive developments are attributed to key foreign exchange reforms implemented by the Egyptian government, which successfully eliminated the parallel or black market for foreign currency.