Foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Australia
Australia: Foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries was 1.39 million constant 2024 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Australia, 1987–2023
Source: OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Australia is 1.39 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2,186.2% on the previous year and down 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Australia peaked at 6.34 million constant 2024 US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 35,761 constant 2024 US$, in 2015.
That places Australia 17th out of 33 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 726,841 constant 2024 US$ | 450,134 constant 2024 US$ | 1.22 million constant 2024 US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 2.10 million constant 2024 US$ | 629,054 constant 2024 US$ | 3.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 2.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 6.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.54 million constant 2024 US$ | 35,761 constant 2024 US$ | 3.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 723,620 constant 2024 US$ | 60,651 constant 2024 US$ | 1.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Australia?
- Foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Australia was 1.39 million constant 2024 US$ in 2023, according to OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.34 million constant 2024 US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,761 constant 2024 US$ in 2015.
- How does Australia rank for foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries?
- Australia ranks 17th out of 33 countries with data for 2023.
- Is foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance component that represents development awareness. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.