Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Switzerland

Switzerland: Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita was 327.51 constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
327.51 constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 19.6%
World rank
3rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
473.91 constant 2024 US$
in 2022
All-time low
43.29 constant 2024 US$
in 1974
Years of data
51
1973–2024

Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Switzerland, 1973–2024

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Source: OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.

Analysis

Switzerland recorded 327.51 constant 2024 US$ for foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in 2024.

The figure is down 19.6% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Switzerland peaked at 473.91 constant 2024 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 43.29 constant 2024 US$, in 1974.

That places Switzerland 3rd out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 73.58 constant 2024 US$ 43.29 constant 2024 US$ 129.66 constant 2024 US$ 7
1980s 140.21 constant 2024 US$ 73.64 constant 2024 US$ 185.02 constant 2024 US$ 10
1990s 155.36 constant 2024 US$ 96.69 constant 2024 US$ 224.68 constant 2024 US$ 9
2000s 211.45 constant 2024 US$ 154.44 constant 2024 US$ 266.65 constant 2024 US$ 10
2010s 327.81 constant 2024 US$ 255.54 constant 2024 US$ 452.62 constant 2024 US$ 10
2020s 374.53 constant 2024 US$ 319.98 constant 2024 US$ 473.91 constant 2024 US$ 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 1 Luxembourg 486.29 constant 2024 US$ compare
  2. 2 Norway 453.85 constant 2024 US$ compare
  3. 4 Germany 319.8 constant 2024 US$ compare
  4. 5 Denmark 311.51 constant 2024 US$ compare
  5. 6 Ireland 299.71 constant 2024 US$ compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Switzerland?
Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita in Switzerland was 327.51 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 Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 473.91 constant 2024 US$ in 2022.
What is the lowest foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 43.29 constant 2024 US$ in 1974.
How does Switzerland rank for foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita?
Switzerland ranks 3rd out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Is foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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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Indicator
Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development, per capita
Unit
constant 2024 US$
Source
OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
45 places, 1,303 data points, 1971–2024
Last refreshed

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.