Pakistan received $3.6 billion in workers’ remittances in September 2026, highlighting the continued importance of overseas Pakistanis to the country’s economy.
According to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), September’s inflows were 1.9 per cent lower than August but increased by 13 per cent compared with September 2025.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remained the two largest sources, together contributing approximately $1.65 billion during the month.
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Pakistan Remittances Reach $3.6 Billion
The September figures show that overseas workers continue to play an important role in Pakistan’s foreign-exchange inflows.
Total Pakistan remittances stood at $3.6 billion during September.
Although the monthly figure declined slightly from August’s level, the year-on-year increase shows stronger inflows compared with the same month last year.
The data also highlights how heavily Pakistan’s remittance inflows depend on workers living in Gulf countries, the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe.
For official statistics and monetary-sector information, readers can visit the State Bank of Pakistan.
1. Saudi Arabia Remains the Biggest Contributor
Saudi Arabia continued to rank as Pakistan’s largest source of remittances.
Pakistanis living and working in Saudi Arabia sent $899.1 million during September 2026.
The amount was:
- 2.9% higher than August’s $873.5 million
- 19.7% higher than September 2025’s $751 million
The strong increase from a year earlier makes Saudi Arabia particularly important to the overall growth in Pakistan remittances.
The large Pakistani workforce in Saudi Arabia has historically made the kingdom one of the country’s most important sources of overseas income.
2. UAE Sends $748.5 Million
The UAE ranked second among sources of Pakistan remittances, contributing $748.5 million in September.
The figure was only slightly below August’s $749.8 million.
Dubai was responsible for the largest share of UAE-origin remittances, contributing $617.5 million.
Abu Dhabi followed with $104.5 million.
The figures demonstrate the important role of the UAE’s large Pakistani expatriate community in supporting families and contributing to Pakistan’s foreign-exchange inflows.
For more information about economic and financial developments in the UAE, readers can also explore UAE Central Bank.
Saudi Arabia and UAE Account for 46% of September Inflows
Together, Saudi Arabia and the UAE contributed roughly 46 per cent of Pakistan’s total remittances during September.
Combined, their contribution was approximately:
Saudi Arabia: $899.1 million
UAE: $748.5 million
Combined: $1.6476 billion
Rounded to two decimal places, that is approximately $1.65 billion.
This makes the two Gulf countries particularly significant for Pakistan’s remittance landscape.
3. UK Pakistan Remittances Reach $515.1 Million
The United Kingdom remained another major source of money sent to Pakistan.
UK-based Pakistanis sent $515.1 million in September.
The amount was:
- 8.6 per cent lower than August’s $563.7 million
- 13.3 per cent higher than September 2025’s $454.8 million
Despite the monthly decline, the annual increase indicates that the UK remains an important contributor to Pakistan remittances.
4. US Remittances Total $305.9 Million
Pakistanis in the United States sent $305.9 million during September.
The figure was slightly below August’s $308.8 million, representing a decline of 0.9 per cent.
The United States remains one of the most important sources of remittance income for Pakistan outside the Gulf and Europe.
For readers interested in Pakistan’s economic indicators, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics provides official economic and demographic data.
5. European Union Sends $447.7 Million
The European Union collectively contributed $447.7 million in remittances during September.
The amount decreased 9.7 per cent from August’s $495.9 million but was 6 per cent higher than the $422.5 million recorded a year earlier.
Italy was the largest contributor among EU countries, sending $133.5 million.
Other major contributors included:
| Country | September 2026 Remittances |
|---|---|
| Italy | $133.5 million |
| Spain | $84.2 million |
| Germany | $68.5 million |
| Greece | $48.6 million |
| Ireland | $24.5 million |
| Belgium | $16 million |
| Netherlands | $9.1 million |
The numbers demonstrate the broad geographic reach of Pakistan’s overseas workforce.
6. Other Countries Continue to Support Pakistan
Pakistan’s remittance inflows come from many other countries as well.
During September, the figures included:
- Oman: $114.9 million
- Qatar: $99.5 million
- Kuwait: $77.6 million
- Bahrain: $50.1 million
- Australia: $101 million
- Canada: $66.5 million
- South Africa: $26 million
- Malaysia: $13.9 million
- South Korea: $11.9 million
- Norway: $11.5 million
- Japan: $6.6 million
These inflows show that Pakistan’s overseas community contributes from a wide range of labour and employment markets.
Why Pakistan Remittances Matter
Remittances are an important source of foreign exchange for Pakistan.
Money sent by overseas Pakistanis can support household spending, education, healthcare, housing and other family expenses.
At the national level, remittances also contribute to foreign-exchange availability and can help strengthen the country’s external account.
The continued year-on-year increase in September therefore provides an important economic signal, even though monthly inflows were slightly lower than August.
For broader information about Pakistan’s economy, readers can follow the Ministry of Finance Pakistan.
What the September Numbers Show
The latest Pakistan remittances figures show a clear concentration around several major overseas markets.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE alone generated nearly half of September’s total inflows. The UK, US and European countries also remained significant contributors.
The strong year-on-year growth from Saudi Arabia is particularly notable, while UAE inflows remained relatively stable compared with August.
Although remittance flows can change from month to month, the September data confirms the continuing economic importance of Pakistan’s overseas workforce.
Pakistan’s Overseas Workers Remain an Economic Strength
The $3.6 billion received in September highlights the scale of financial support provided by Pakistanis living abroad.
With Saudi Arabia contributing $899.1 million and the UAE providing $748.5 million, the two Gulf countries remain at the centre of Pakistan’s remittance network.
As overseas employment continues to connect Pakistani workers with markets across the Gulf, Europe, North America and Asia, Pakistan remittances will remain an important part of the country’s economic picture.
