Foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Germany
Germany: Foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries was 196.50 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Germany, 1987–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Germany is 196.50 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.7% on the previous year and up 72.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Germany peaked at 210.46 million constant 2024 US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.69 million constant 2024 US$, in 1996.
That places Germany 1st out of 33 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Germany, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 8.66 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1988 | 8.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 8.31 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 9.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.2% |
| 1991 | 8.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 7.98 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 6.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.3% |
| 1994 | 5.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.4% |
| 1995 | 5.91 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 5.69 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 15.47 million constant 2024 US$ | +172.0% |
| 1998 | 15.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 12.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.5% |
| 2000 | 13.63 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 19.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.9% |
| 2002 | 28.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +46.4% |
| 2003 | 15.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -45.8% |
| 2004 | 25.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +69.2% |
| 2005 | 25.18 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 34.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +38.9% |
| 2007 | 26.37 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.6% |
| 2008 | 21.64 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.9% |
| 2009 | 28.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +33.9% |
| 2010 | 66.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +128.9% |
| 2011 | 71.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 98.24 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.7% |
| 2013 | 101.78 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 114.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.1% |
| 2015 | 124.65 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 154.32 million constant 2024 US$ | +23.8% |
| 2017 | 178.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 194.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 210.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 189.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.9% |
| 2021 | 185.62 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 166.72 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.2% |
| 2023 | 177.55 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2024 | 196.50 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 196.50 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.46 million constant 2024 US$, 134.7× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Germany's 196.50 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.53 million constant 2024 US$, 128.4× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +172.0% | 5.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 15.47 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2010 | +128.9% | 28.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 66.34 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.59 million constant 2024 US$ | 8.31 million constant 2024 US$ | 8.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 9.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 5.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 15.93 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 13.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 34.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 131.43 million constant 2024 US$ | 66.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 210.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 183.20 million constant 2024 US$ | 166.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 196.50 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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 spent domestically within donor countries in Germany?
- Foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries in Germany was 196.50 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024, 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 210.46 million constant 2024 US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.69 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996.
- How does Germany rank for foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid spent domestically within donor countries rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.