Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Canada
Canada: Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita was 127.2 constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
127.2 constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 20.2%
World rank
15th
of 45 countries
All-time high
166.97 constant 2024 US$
in 1978
All-time low
63.41 constant 2024 US$
in 1980
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Canada, 1971–2024
Source: OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
Canada recorded 127.2 constant 2024 US$ for foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in 2024.
That represents a change of down 20.2% on the previous year and up 53.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Canada peaked at 166.97 constant 2024 US$ in 1978 and was at its lowest, 63.41 constant 2024 US$, in 1980.
That places Canada 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Canada, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 79.46 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1972 | 88.71 constant 2024 US$ | +11.6% |
| 1973 | 149.64 constant 2024 US$ | +68.7% |
| 1974 | 92.33 constant 2024 US$ | -38.3% |
| 1975 | 131.36 constant 2024 US$ | +42.3% |
| 1976 | 100.95 constant 2024 US$ | -23.2% |
| 1977 | 133.15 constant 2024 US$ | +31.9% |
| 1978 | 166.97 constant 2024 US$ | +25.4% |
| 1979 | 91.2 constant 2024 US$ | -45.4% |
| 1980 | 63.41 constant 2024 US$ | -30.5% |
| 1981 | 111.95 constant 2024 US$ | +76.6% |
| 1982 | 82.39 constant 2024 US$ | -26.4% |
| 1983 | 109.24 constant 2024 US$ | +32.6% |
| 1984 | 150.79 constant 2024 US$ | +38.0% |
| 1985 | 111.05 constant 2024 US$ | -26.4% |
| 1986 | 111.76 constant 2024 US$ | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 140.94 constant 2024 US$ | +26.1% |
| 1988 | 141.28 constant 2024 US$ | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 119.43 constant 2024 US$ | -15.5% |
| 1990 | 113.85 constant 2024 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 102.84 constant 2024 US$ | -9.7% |
| 1992 | 113.91 constant 2024 US$ | +10.8% |
| 1993 | 102.54 constant 2024 US$ | -10.0% |
| 1994 | 86.18 constant 2024 US$ | -16.0% |
| 1995 | 102.52 constant 2024 US$ | +19.0% |
| 1996 | 94.45 constant 2024 US$ | -7.9% |
| 1997 | 75.54 constant 2024 US$ | -20.0% |
| 1998 | 74.93 constant 2024 US$ | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 65.6 constant 2024 US$ | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 83.72 constant 2024 US$ | +27.6% |
| 2001 | 73.04 constant 2024 US$ | -12.8% |
| 2002 | 103.18 constant 2024 US$ | +41.3% |
| 2003 | 94.5 constant 2024 US$ | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 109.58 constant 2024 US$ | +16.0% |
| 2005 | 110.23 constant 2024 US$ | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 91.63 constant 2024 US$ | -16.9% |
| 2007 | 109.99 constant 2024 US$ | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 113.82 constant 2024 US$ | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 123.77 constant 2024 US$ | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 104.68 constant 2024 US$ | -15.4% |
| 2011 | 107.52 constant 2024 US$ | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 82.11 constant 2024 US$ | -23.6% |
| 2013 | 75.38 constant 2024 US$ | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 82.86 constant 2024 US$ | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 100.53 constant 2024 US$ | +21.3% |
| 2016 | 99.28 constant 2024 US$ | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 73.03 constant 2024 US$ | -26.4% |
| 2018 | 91.72 constant 2024 US$ | +25.6% |
| 2019 | 109.28 constant 2024 US$ | +19.1% |
| 2020 | 90.95 constant 2024 US$ | -16.8% |
| 2021 | 120.98 constant 2024 US$ | +33.0% |
| 2022 | 160 constant 2024 US$ | +32.3% |
| 2023 | 159.31 constant 2024 US$ | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 127.2 constant 2024 US$ | -20.2% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 127.2 constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 101.91 constant 2024 US$, 1.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 114.87 constant 2024 US$ | 79.46 constant 2024 US$ | 166.97 constant 2024 US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 114.22 constant 2024 US$ | 63.41 constant 2024 US$ | 150.79 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 93.24 constant 2024 US$ | 65.6 constant 2024 US$ | 113.91 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 101.35 constant 2024 US$ | 73.04 constant 2024 US$ | 123.77 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.64 constant 2024 US$ | 73.03 constant 2024 US$ | 109.28 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 131.69 constant 2024 US$ | 90.95 constant 2024 US$ | 160 constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 12 United Kingdom 166.21 constant 2024 US$ compare
- 13 Sweden 163.18 constant 2024 US$ compare
- 14 United States 127.62 constant 2024 US$ compare
- 16 Japan 113.63 constant 2024 US$ compare
- 17 Finland 111.16 constant 2024 US$ compare
- 18 United Arab Emirates 109.28 constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Canada?
- Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Canada was 127.2 constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 166.97 constant 2024 US$ in 1978.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 63.41 constant 2024 US$ in 1980.
- How does Canada rank for foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita?
- Canada ranks 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Official development assistance given that is non-humanitarian aid, 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.