Foreign aid spent in recipient countries in France
France: Foreign aid spent in recipient countries was 11.89 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ▲ Rising
Foreign aid spent in recipient countries in France, 2010–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid spent in recipient countries in France is 11.89 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 8.6% on the previous year and up 41.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid spent in recipient countries in France peaked at 15.79 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8.38 billion constant 2024 US$, in 2014.
That places France 4th out of 43 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.89 billion constant 2024 US$ | 8.38 billion constant 2024 US$ | 11.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.72 billion constant 2024 US$ | 11.89 billion constant 2024 US$ | 15.79 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 United States 52.07 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 2 Germany 23.11 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 3 Japan 14.47 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 5 United Kingdom 11.63 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 6 Turkey 6.68 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 7 Canada 6.33 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.2 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid spent in recipient countries in France?
- Foreign aid spent in recipient countries in France was 11.89 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid spent in recipient countries recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 15.79 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest foreign aid spent in recipient countries recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.38 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2014.
- How does France rank for foreign aid spent in recipient countries?
- France ranks 4th out of 43 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid spent in recipient countries rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid spent in recipient countries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance component that represents overseas aid. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.