Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Germany
Germany: Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita was 319.8 constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Germany, 1971–2024
Source: OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Germany stood at 319.8 constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of down 9.9% on the previous year and up 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Germany peaked at 413.82 constant 2024 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 64.31 constant 2024 US$, in 1971.
Germany ranks 4th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Germany, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 64.31 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1972 | 69.55 constant 2024 US$ | +8.1% |
| 1973 | 77.54 constant 2024 US$ | +11.5% |
| 1974 | 109.57 constant 2024 US$ | +41.3% |
| 1975 | 82.39 constant 2024 US$ | -24.8% |
| 1976 | 80.2 constant 2024 US$ | -2.7% |
| 1977 | 79.84 constant 2024 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 94.97 constant 2024 US$ | +18.9% |
| 1979 | 134.29 constant 2024 US$ | +41.4% |
| 1980 | 146.82 constant 2024 US$ | +9.3% |
| 1981 | 131.58 constant 2024 US$ | -10.4% |
| 1982 | 105.68 constant 2024 US$ | -19.7% |
| 1983 | 90.56 constant 2024 US$ | -14.3% |
| 1984 | 122.52 constant 2024 US$ | +35.3% |
| 1985 | 107.7 constant 2024 US$ | -12.1% |
| 1986 | 106.05 constant 2024 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 111.57 constant 2024 US$ | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 120 constant 2024 US$ | +7.6% |
| 1989 | 117.7 constant 2024 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1990 | 123.47 constant 2024 US$ | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 105.44 constant 2024 US$ | -14.6% |
| 1992 | 111.26 constant 2024 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 102.07 constant 2024 US$ | -8.3% |
| 1994 | 106.66 constant 2024 US$ | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 106.78 constant 2024 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 117.86 constant 2024 US$ | +10.4% |
| 1997 | 94.23 constant 2024 US$ | -20.1% |
| 1998 | 80.49 constant 2024 US$ | -14.6% |
| 1999 | 84.06 constant 2024 US$ | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 65.4 constant 2024 US$ | -22.2% |
| 2001 | 77.28 constant 2024 US$ | +18.2% |
| 2002 | 95.62 constant 2024 US$ | +23.7% |
| 2003 | 98.08 constant 2024 US$ | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 95.03 constant 2024 US$ | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 141.51 constant 2024 US$ | +48.9% |
| 2006 | 144.18 constant 2024 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 134.17 constant 2024 US$ | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 165.12 constant 2024 US$ | +23.1% |
| 2009 | 123.98 constant 2024 US$ | -24.9% |
| 2010 | 155.43 constant 2024 US$ | +25.4% |
| 2011 | 163.03 constant 2024 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 170.6 constant 2024 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 183.59 constant 2024 US$ | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 225.48 constant 2024 US$ | +22.8% |
| 2015 | 261.37 constant 2024 US$ | +15.9% |
| 2016 | 337.86 constant 2024 US$ | +29.3% |
| 2017 | 342.15 constant 2024 US$ | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 309.1 constant 2024 US$ | -9.7% |
| 2019 | 330.93 constant 2024 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 371.46 constant 2024 US$ | +12.2% |
| 2021 | 362.53 constant 2024 US$ | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 413.82 constant 2024 US$ | +14.1% |
| 2023 | 354.85 constant 2024 US$ | -14.2% |
| 2024 | 319.8 constant 2024 US$ | -9.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 319.8 constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 101.91 constant 2024 US$, 3.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Germany's 319.8 constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.37 constant 2024 US$, 12.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 88.07 constant 2024 US$ | 64.31 constant 2024 US$ | 134.29 constant 2024 US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 116.02 constant 2024 US$ | 90.56 constant 2024 US$ | 146.82 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 103.23 constant 2024 US$ | 80.49 constant 2024 US$ | 123.47 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 114.04 constant 2024 US$ | 65.4 constant 2024 US$ | 165.12 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 247.96 constant 2024 US$ | 155.43 constant 2024 US$ | 342.15 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 364.49 constant 2024 US$ | 319.8 constant 2024 US$ | 413.82 constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Luxembourg 486.29 constant 2024 US$ compare
- 2 Norway 453.85 constant 2024 US$ compare
- 3 Switzerland 327.51 constant 2024 US$ compare
- 5 Denmark 311.51 constant 2024 US$ compare
- 6 Ireland 299.71 constant 2024 US$ compare
- 7 Netherlands 227.86 constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Germany?
- Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Germany was 319.8 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 413.82 constant 2024 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.31 constant 2024 US$ in 1971.
- How does Germany rank for foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita?
- Germany ranks 4th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.