South Sudan vs Sudan: Foreign aid received
Foreign aid received over time
- South Sudan
- Sudan
How they compare
Sudan currently reports 2.02 billion constant 2024 US$ against 1.73 billion constant 2024 US$ in South Sudan, a difference of 283.70 million constant 2024 US$.
That makes Sudan's figure about 1.2 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Sudan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 26th and Sudan ranks 23rd of 178 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Sudan averaged higher in 1 and Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | 408.91 million constant 2024 US$ | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 2.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | 316.52 million constant 2024 US$ | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher foreign aid received, South Sudan or Sudan?
- Sudan, at 2.02 billion constant 2024 US$ against 1.73 billion constant 2024 US$ in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in foreign aid received between South Sudan and Sudan?
- 283.70 million constant 2024 US$, with Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and Sudan rank globally for foreign aid received?
- South Sudan ranks 26th and Sudan ranks 23rd of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- OECD (2026) – 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.