Saudi Arabia vs Spain: Foreign aid given
Foreign aid given over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Spain
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 5.55 billion constant 2024 US$ against 4.81 billion constant 2024 US$ in Spain, a difference of 744.29 million constant 2024 US$.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.2 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2018 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 10th and Spain ranks 13th of 49 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.62 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.28 billion constant 2024 US$ | 335.07 million constant 2024 US$ | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 5.57 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.06 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.51 billion constant 2024 US$ | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher foreign aid given, Saudi Arabia or Spain?
- Saudi Arabia, at 5.55 billion constant 2024 US$ against 4.81 billion constant 2024 US$ in Spain as of 2024.
- What is the difference in foreign aid given between Saudi Arabia and Spain?
- 744.29 million constant 2024 US$, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Spain?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Spain rank globally for foreign aid given?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 10th and Spain ranks 13th of 49 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Foreign aid given. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Monetary aid is estimated as grant equivalents. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.