Foreign aid given to donor countries in Canada
Canada: Foreign aid given to donor countries was 14.44 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid given to donor countries in Canada, 1987–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid given to donor countries in Canada stood at 14.44 million.
That represents a change of up 187.8% on the previous year and up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given to donor countries in Canada peaked at 25.56 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3.60 million, in 1996.
Canada ranks 4th of 33 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 to donor countries in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 19.80 million | — |
| 1988 | 18.69 million | -5.6% |
| 1989 | 21.35 million | +14.2% |
| 1990 | 25.56 million | +19.8% |
| 1991 | 15.33 million | -40.0% |
| 1992 | 11.53 million | -24.8% |
| 1993 | 7.50 million | -34.9% |
| 1994 | 6.79 million | -9.5% |
| 1995 | 6.38 million | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 3.60 million | -43.6% |
| 1997 | 4.79 million | +33.0% |
| 1998 | 4.93 million | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 5.88 million | +19.3% |
| 2000 | 5.96 million | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 4.76 million | -20.1% |
| 2002 | 5.89 million | +23.6% |
| 2003 | 5.02 million | -14.8% |
| 2004 | 4.47 million | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 4.80 million | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 4.36 million | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 23.39 million | +435.8% |
| 2008 | 21.63 million | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 22.16 million | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 12.43 million | -43.9% |
| 2011 | 9.14 million | -26.5% |
| 2012 | 9.96 million | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 13.33 million | +33.8% |
| 2014 | 11.97 million | -10.2% |
| 2015 | 9.76 million | -18.5% |
| 2016 | 13.49 million | +38.3% |
| 2017 | 12.81 million | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 7.75 million | -39.5% |
| 2019 | 6.05 million | -22.0% |
| 2020 | 4.83 million | -20.1% |
| 2021 | 3.89 million | -19.5% |
| 2022 | 5.97 million | +53.4% |
| 2023 | 5.02 million | -15.9% |
| 2024 | 14.44 million | +187.8% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 14.44 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.46 million, 9.9× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid given to donor countries in Canada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +435.8% | 4.36 million | 23.39 million |
| 2024 | +187.8% | 5.02 million | 14.44 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19.94 million | 18.69 million | 21.35 million | 3 |
| 1990s | 9.23 million | 3.60 million | 25.56 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.24 million | 4.36 million | 23.39 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.67 million | 6.05 million | 13.49 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.83 million | 3.89 million | 14.44 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid given to donor countries in Canada?
- Foreign aid given to donor countries in Canada was 14.44 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid given to donor countries recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 25.56 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given to donor countries recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.60 million in 1996.
- How does Canada rank for foreign aid given to donor countries?
- Canada ranks 4th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid given to donor countries rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid given to donor countries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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