Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development in Germany
Germany: Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development was 27.04 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
27.04 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 9.9%
World rank
2nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
34.80 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2022
All-time low
5.04 billion constant 2024 US$
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development in Germany, 1971–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development in Germany is 27.04 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.9% on the previous year and up 47.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development in Germany peaked at 34.80 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.04 billion constant 2024 US$, in 1971.
Germany ranks 2nd of 45 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development in Germany, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1972 | 5.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 6.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | +11.8% |
| 1974 | 8.66 billion constant 2024 US$ | +41.4% |
| 1975 | 6.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | -25.1% |
| 1976 | 6.28 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.1% |
| 1977 | 6.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 7.42 billion constant 2024 US$ | +18.8% |
| 1979 | 10.49 billion constant 2024 US$ | +41.5% |
| 1980 | 11.50 billion constant 2024 US$ | +9.6% |
| 1981 | 10.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | -10.2% |
| 1982 | 8.28 billion constant 2024 US$ | -19.7% |
| 1983 | 7.08 billion constant 2024 US$ | -14.5% |
| 1984 | 9.56 billion constant 2024 US$ | +34.9% |
| 1985 | 8.39 billion constant 2024 US$ | -12.2% |
| 1986 | 8.26 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 8.71 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 9.41 billion constant 2024 US$ | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 9.30 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 9.84 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 8.47 billion constant 2024 US$ | -14.0% |
| 1992 | 9.00 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 8.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 8.72 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 8.76 billion constant 2024 US$ | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 9.70 billion constant 2024 US$ | +10.7% |
| 1997 | 7.76 billion constant 2024 US$ | -19.9% |
| 1998 | 6.60 billion constant 2024 US$ | -15.0% |
| 1999 | 6.87 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 5.35 billion constant 2024 US$ | -22.1% |
| 2001 | 6.33 billion constant 2024 US$ | +18.4% |
| 2002 | 7.85 billion constant 2024 US$ | +23.9% |
| 2003 | 8.05 billion constant 2024 US$ | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 7.80 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 11.61 billion constant 2024 US$ | +48.8% |
| 2006 | 11.78 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 10.91 billion constant 2024 US$ | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 13.39 billion constant 2024 US$ | +22.8% |
| 2009 | 10.03 billion constant 2024 US$ | -25.1% |
| 2010 | 12.56 billion constant 2024 US$ | +25.2% |
| 2011 | 13.18 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 13.80 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 14.88 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 18.35 billion constant 2024 US$ | +23.3% |
| 2015 | 21.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | +16.9% |
| 2016 | 27.96 billion constant 2024 US$ | +30.3% |
| 2017 | 28.43 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 25.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | -9.4% |
| 2019 | 27.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 31.06 billion constant 2024 US$ | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 30.34 billion constant 2024 US$ | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 34.80 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.7% |
| 2023 | 30.00 billion constant 2024 US$ | -13.8% |
| 2024 | 27.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | -9.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 27.04 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 703.73 million constant 2024 US$, 38.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Germany's 27.04 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 475.86 million constant 2024 US$, 56.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.91 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10.49 billion constant 2024 US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 9.08 billion constant 2024 US$ | 7.08 billion constant 2024 US$ | 11.50 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.40 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6.60 billion constant 2024 US$ | 9.84 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.31 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.35 billion constant 2024 US$ | 13.39 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.40 billion constant 2024 US$ | 12.56 billion constant 2024 US$ | 28.43 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | 27.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 34.80 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 44.09 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 3 Japan 14.06 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 4 United Kingdom 11.49 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 5 France 11.40 billion 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 in Germany?
- Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development in Germany was 27.04 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 34.80 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.04 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1971.
- How does Germany rank for foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance given that is non-humanitarian aid. Monetary aid is estimated using commitment or gross disbursement data. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.