South Africa vs South Sudan: Foreign aid received
Foreign aid received over time
- South Africa
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 1.73 billion constant 2024 US$ against 1.61 billion constant 2024 US$ in South Africa, a difference of 126.71 million constant 2024 US$.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 29th and South Sudan ranks 26th of 178 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.37 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | 397.22 million constant 2024 US$ | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 1.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 678.85 million constant 2024 US$ | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher foreign aid received, South Africa or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 1.73 billion constant 2024 US$ against 1.61 billion constant 2024 US$ in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in foreign aid received between South Africa and South Sudan?
- 126.71 million constant 2024 US$, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and South Sudan rank globally for foreign aid received?
- South Africa ranks 29th and South Sudan ranks 26th of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- OECD (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Foreign aid received. 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 net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.