North Korea vs Suriname: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations over time
- North Korea
- Suriname
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 13.03 million constant 2024 US$ against 12.24 million constant 2024 US$ in Suriname, a difference of 784,200 constant 2024 US$.
That makes North Korea's figure about 1.1 times Suriname's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1978 it was Suriname ahead.
North Korea ranks 154th and Suriname ranks 156th of 178 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, North Korea averaged higher in 3 and Suriname in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 161.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 201.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 40.78 million constant 2024 US$ | Suriname |
| 1980s | 17.99 million constant 2024 US$ | 52.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 34.35 million constant 2024 US$ | Suriname |
| 1990s | 79.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 114.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 35.42 million constant 2024 US$ | Suriname |
| 2000s | 188.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 74.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 114.29 million constant 2024 US$ | North Korea |
| 2010s | 125.84 million constant 2024 US$ | 38.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 86.86 million constant 2024 US$ | North Korea |
| 2020s | 40.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 35.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 4.74 million constant 2024 US$ | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, North Korea or Suriname?
- North Korea, at 13.03 million constant 2024 US$ against 12.24 million constant 2024 US$ in Suriname as of 2024.
- What is the difference in foreign aid received from governments and private foundations between North Korea and Suriname?
- 784,200 constant 2024 US$, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Suriname?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1978 to 2024.
- How do North Korea and Suriname rank globally for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- North Korea ranks 154th and Suriname ranks 156th of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations. 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.