Foreign aid given in UNHCR
UNHCR: Foreign aid given was 144.05 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
144.05 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 82.4%
Rank
9th
of 12 groups
All-time high
1.93 billion constant 2024 US$
in 1993
All-time low
54.24 million constant 2024 US$
in 1969
Years of data
56
1969–2024
Foreign aid given in UNHCR, 1969–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid given in UNHCR stood at 144.05 million constant 2024 US$.
The figure is down 82.4% on the previous year and down 72.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given in UNHCR peaked at 1.93 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1993 and was at its lowest, 54.24 million constant 2024 US$, in 1969.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid given in UNHCR, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 54.24 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1970 | 55.57 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.5% |
| 1971 | 59.06 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1972 | 133.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +126.1% |
| 1973 | 138.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 173.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +25.6% |
| 1975 | 283.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +63.5% |
| 1976 | 371.51 million constant 2024 US$ | +31.0% |
| 1977 | 382.39 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 396.89 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 705.38 million constant 2024 US$ | +77.7% |
| 1980 | 1.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | +70.6% |
| 1981 | 1.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 997.32 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.2% |
| 1983 | 963.87 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 1.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | +13.5% |
| 1985 | 1.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 874.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.1% |
| 1987 | 774.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.5% |
| 1988 | 863.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 880.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 763.54 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.3% |
| 1991 | 1.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | +62.0% |
| 1992 | 1.54 billion constant 2024 US$ | +24.8% |
| 1993 | 1.93 billion constant 2024 US$ | +24.9% |
| 1994 | 1.53 billion constant 2024 US$ | -20.9% |
| 1995 | 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ | -25.0% |
| 1996 | 391.54 million constant 2024 US$ | -65.8% |
| 1997 | 385.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 353.84 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.3% |
| 1999 | 373.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 756.48 million constant 2024 US$ | +102.4% |
| 2001 | 889.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.5% |
| 2002 | 1.00 billion constant 2024 US$ | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 751.58 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.9% |
| 2004 | 451.73 million constant 2024 US$ | -39.9% |
| 2005 | 284.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -37.0% |
| 2006 | 225.93 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.6% |
| 2007 | 294.28 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.3% |
| 2008 | 303.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 340.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.3% |
| 2010 | 440.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +29.3% |
| 2011 | 466.75 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 458.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 446.63 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 513.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.1% |
| 2015 | 546.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 602.84 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 612.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 540.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.7% |
| 2019 | 765.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.7% |
| 2020 | 698.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 623.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.8% |
| 2022 | 677.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 817.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.7% |
| 2024 | 144.05 million constant 2024 US$ | -82.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 54.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 54.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 54.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 1 |
| 1970s | 269.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 55.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 705.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 996.74 million constant 2024 US$ | 774.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 964.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 353.84 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.93 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 529.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 225.93 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.00 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 539.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 440.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 765.74 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 592.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 144.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 817.90 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near UNHCR
- 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
- 9 Turkey 6.73 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 10 Sweden 5.31 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 11 Saudi Arabia 5.28 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 12 Norway 4.79 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for UNHCR
- Foreign aid received 550.72 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 550.72 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 550.72 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group 550.72 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group, annual growth rate 9.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, annual 9.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans, annual growth 9.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid received, annual growth rate 9.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign aid given by sector 73.67 million constant 2024 US$ (2015)
- Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development 0 constant 2024 US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid given in UNHCR?
- Foreign aid given in UNHCR was 144.05 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 UNHCR?
- The highest recorded value was 1.93 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1993.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given recorded in UNHCR?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.24 million constant 2024 US$ in 1969.
- How does UNHCR rank for foreign aid given?
- UNHCR ranks 9th out of 12 groups with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid given rising or falling in UNHCR?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UNHCR 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.