Pakistan received $3.59 billion in workers’ remittances in September 2026, down slightly from August but higher than the amount sent home by overseas Pakistanis a year earlier, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The inflows fell 1.9 percent from $3.66 billion in August. However, they rose 12.7 percent compared with $3.18 billion in September 2025, showing continued growth in money sent home by Pakistanis working abroad.
Overseas Pakistanis sent a total of $10.87 billion over the three-month period, marking a record for the period, according to the latest SBP data.
Saudi Arabia remained Pakistan’s largest source of remittances in September, with inflows reaching $899.1 million. This was 2.9 percent higher than August’s $873.5 million and 19.7 percent above the $751 million received in September last year.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranked second, contributing $748.5 million. The amount was almost unchanged from August but rose 10.5 percent from $677.1 million a year earlier. Dubai accounted for the largest share of UAE remittances at $617.5 million, followed by Abu Dhabi at $104.5 million.
The United Kingdom remained the third-largest source, sending $515.1 million. Inflows fell 8.6 percent from $563.7 million in August but increased 13.3 percent from $454.8 million in September 2025.
Remittances from the United States stood at $305.9 million, down 0.9 percent from the previous month but up 13.7 percent year-on-year.
European Union countries collectively sent $447.7 million, a 9.7 percent decline from August. However, the amount was 6 percent higher than the $422.5 million received in September last year. Italy was the largest contributor among EU members, sending $133.5 million, followed by Spain with $84.2 million and Germany with $68.5 million.
Other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, excluding Saudi Arabia and the UAE, contributed $342.1 million. Inflows from this group rose 4.7 percent month-on-month and 14.1 percent year-on-year. Oman led with $114.9 million, followed by Qatar at $99.5 million and Kuwait at $77.6 million.
Among other countries, Australia sent $101 million, Canada contributed $66.5 million and South Africa accounted for $26 million. Malaysia, South Korea, Norway, Japan and Switzerland also contributed to the overall inflows.
The latest figures show that remittances remained higher than a year earlier despite a monthly decline in September. Money sent home by overseas Pakistanis is an important source of foreign exchange for the country and helps support household spending.
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