New Delhi, May 5 -- India remained the top remittance recipient country in the world in 2024, with Indians sending home over 137 billion dollars, a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) of the UN said. According to the World Migration Report 2026, released on Tuesday, India is the only nation to surpass 100 billion dollars in remittances.

"India consistently leads as the top recipient of remittances, followed by Mexico," the report said.

India was followed by Mexico, the Philippines and France in 2024 as the top four remittance recipient countries globally, the report said.

"India, however, continued to be well above the rest, receiving more than USD 137 billion, and remained the only country to surpass USD 100 b...