Foreign aid given in IFAD
IFAD: Foreign aid given was 403.93 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid given in IFAD, 1979–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid given in IFAD is 403.93 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 22.0% on the previous year and up 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given in IFAD peaked at 744.69 million constant 2024 US$ in 1985 and was at its lowest, 7.44 million constant 2024 US$, in 1979.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid given in IFAD, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 7.44 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1980 | 138.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +1768.3% |
| 1981 | 199.88 million constant 2024 US$ | +43.8% |
| 1982 | 284.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +42.2% |
| 1983 | 390.18 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.2% |
| 1984 | 469.57 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.3% |
| 1985 | 744.69 million constant 2024 US$ | +58.6% |
| 1986 | 648.27 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.9% |
| 1987 | 712.91 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 184.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -74.2% |
| 1989 | 210.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 401.96 million constant 2024 US$ | +90.9% |
| 1991 | 184.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -54.1% |
| 1992 | 116.37 million constant 2024 US$ | -37.0% |
| 1993 | 125.63 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 104.64 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.7% |
| 1995 | 111.48 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 212.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +90.3% |
| 1997 | 160.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.2% |
| 1998 | 202.64 million constant 2024 US$ | +26.0% |
| 1999 | 193.50 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 220.28 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.8% |
| 2001 | 271.15 million constant 2024 US$ | +23.1% |
| 2002 | 234.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.5% |
| 2003 | 218.64 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 214.46 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 251.57 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 277.77 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 368.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +32.6% |
| 2008 | 379.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 260.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -31.4% |
| 2010 | 318.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.4% |
| 2011 | 404.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.0% |
| 2012 | 485.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.2% |
| 2013 | 463.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 343.05 million constant 2024 US$ | -26.0% |
| 2015 | 375.65 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 510.64 million constant 2024 US$ | +35.9% |
| 2017 | 537.45 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 461.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.1% |
| 2019 | 590.77 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.9% |
| 2020 | 459.27 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.3% |
| 2021 | 394.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.2% |
| 2022 | 534.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +35.5% |
| 2023 | 518.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 403.93 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid given in IFAD changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +1768.3% | 7.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 138.99 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 7.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 7.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 1 |
| 1980s | 398.37 million constant 2024 US$ | 138.99 million constant 2024 US$ | 744.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 181.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 104.64 million constant 2024 US$ | 401.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 269.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 214.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 379.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 449.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 318.26 million constant 2024 US$ | 590.77 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 461.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 394.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 534.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near IFAD
- 2 Germany 26.15 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 3 United Kingdom 15.29 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 4 France 13.18 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 5 Japan 12.98 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 6 Canada 10.10 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 7 Italy 7.63 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 8 Netherlands 7.05 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for IFAD
- Foreign aid received 421.91 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 238.77 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 421.91 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group 421.91 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group, annual growth rate 51.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, annual 51.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans, annual growth 50.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received, annual growth rate 51.62 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid given in IFAD?
- Foreign aid given in IFAD was 403.93 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid given recorded in IFAD?
- The highest recorded value was 744.69 million constant 2024 US$ in 1985.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given recorded in IFAD?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.44 million constant 2024 US$ in 1979.
- How does IFAD rank for foreign aid given?
- IFAD ranks 5th out of 12 groups with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid given rising or falling in IFAD?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this IFAD data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid given. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Grants by private voluntary agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs) are defined as transfers for development made by private voluntary agencies and NGOs in cash, goods or services for which no payment is required. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.