Foreign aid given by sector, per capita in Iceland
Iceland: Foreign aid given by sector, per capita was 60.82 constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid given by sector, per capita in Iceland, 2011–2024
Source: OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid given by sector, per capita in Iceland is 60.82 constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 167.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given by sector, per capita in Iceland peaked at 86.27 constant 2024 US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 10.85 constant 2024 US$, in 2012.
That places Iceland 10th out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid given by sector, per capita in Iceland, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 11.61 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 2012 | 10.85 constant 2024 US$ | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 13.42 constant 2024 US$ | +23.7% |
| 2014 | 22.74 constant 2024 US$ | +69.4% |
| 2015 | 32.77 constant 2024 US$ | +44.1% |
| 2016 | 74.63 constant 2024 US$ | +127.8% |
| 2017 | 86.27 constant 2024 US$ | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 47.89 constant 2024 US$ | -44.5% |
| 2019 | 45.05 constant 2024 US$ | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 38.1 constant 2024 US$ | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 28.72 constant 2024 US$ | -24.6% |
| 2022 | 44.74 constant 2024 US$ | +55.8% |
| 2023 | 58.21 constant 2024 US$ | +30.1% |
| 2024 | 60.82 constant 2024 US$ | +4.5% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 60.82 constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.44 constant 2024 US$, 4.2× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 60.82 constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.44 constant 2024 US$, 4.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38.36 constant 2024 US$ | 10.85 constant 2024 US$ | 86.27 constant 2024 US$ | 9 |
| 2020s | 46.12 constant 2024 US$ | 28.72 constant 2024 US$ | 60.82 constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid given by sector, per capita in Iceland?
- Foreign aid given by sector, per capita in Iceland was 60.82 constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid given by sector, per capita recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 86.27 constant 2024 US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given by sector, per capita recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.85 constant 2024 US$ in 2012.
- How does Iceland rank for foreign aid given by sector, per capita?
- Iceland ranks 10th out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid given by sector, per capita rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid given by sector, per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Official development assistance given that is unallocated / unspecified, divided by population. Monetary aid is estimated using commitment or gross disbursement data. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.