Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans was 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.22 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 31.3%
World rank
12th
of 178 countries
All-time high
7.60 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2011
All-time low
35.60 million constant 2024 US$
in 1981
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Afghanistan, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Afghanistan is 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.3% on the previous year and down 60.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Afghanistan peaked at 7.60 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 35.60 million constant 2024 US$, in 1981.
That places Afghanistan 12th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 129.74 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 276.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +112.9% |
| 1962 | 142.19 million constant 2024 US$ | -48.5% |
| 1963 | 284.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +100.0% |
| 1964 | 322.89 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.5% |
| 1965 | 297.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.0% |
| 1966 | 263.62 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.3% |
| 1967 | 174.12 million constant 2024 US$ | -34.0% |
| 1968 | 159.81 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.2% |
| 1969 | 154.80 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 185.38 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.8% |
| 1971 | 194.62 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.0% |
| 1972 | 275.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.4% |
| 1973 | 195.49 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.0% |
| 1974 | 205.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 183.65 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.6% |
| 1976 | 130.69 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.8% |
| 1977 | 168.14 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.7% |
| 1978 | 180.87 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 209.28 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.7% |
| 1980 | 71.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -65.6% |
| 1981 | 35.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -50.5% |
| 1982 | 46.57 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.8% |
| 1983 | 65.36 million constant 2024 US$ | +40.3% |
| 1984 | 42.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.4% |
| 1985 | 57.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +35.6% |
| 1986 | 42.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -26.4% |
| 1987 | 123.20 million constant 2024 US$ | +192.4% |
| 1988 | 167.04 million constant 2024 US$ | +35.6% |
| 1989 | 309.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +85.1% |
| 1990 | 246.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.2% |
| 1991 | 853.19 million constant 2024 US$ | +245.8% |
| 1992 | 347.87 million constant 2024 US$ | -59.2% |
| 1993 | 370.33 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 375.42 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 302.46 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.4% |
| 1996 | 245.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.9% |
| 1997 | 373.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +52.3% |
| 1998 | 267.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.4% |
| 1999 | 236.15 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 241.65 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 771.68 million constant 2024 US$ | +219.3% |
| 2002 | 2.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | +175.0% |
| 2003 | 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 2.89 billion constant 2024 US$ | +30.3% |
| 2005 | 3.75 billion constant 2024 US$ | +29.6% |
| 2006 | 3.80 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 5.89 billion constant 2024 US$ | +54.8% |
| 2008 | 5.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 7.47 billion constant 2024 US$ | +31.7% |
| 2010 | 7.33 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 7.60 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 7.37 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 5.60 billion constant 2024 US$ | -23.9% |
| 2014 | 5.57 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 5.17 billion constant 2024 US$ | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 4.99 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 4.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | -8.9% |
| 2018 | 4.35 billion constant 2024 US$ | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 4.97 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 4.43 billion constant 2024 US$ | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 4.87 billion constant 2024 US$ | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 4.29 billion constant 2024 US$ | -11.8% |
| 2023 | 3.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | -24.9% |
| 2024 | 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | -31.3% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.16 billion constant 2024 US$, 1.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 731.38 million constant 2024 US$, 3.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Afghanistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +245.8% | 246.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 853.19 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2001 | +219.3% | 241.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 771.68 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1987 | +192.4% | 42.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 123.20 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 220.50 million constant 2024 US$ | 129.74 million constant 2024 US$ | 322.89 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 192.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 130.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 275.22 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 96.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 35.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 309.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 361.90 million constant 2024 US$ | 236.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 853.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | 241.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 7.47 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.75 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.35 billion constant 2024 US$ | 7.60 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.81 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.87 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8991 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4362 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.38 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Afghanistan?
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Afghanistan was 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 7.60 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.60 million constant 2024 US$ in 1981.
- How does Afghanistan rank for foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans?
- Afghanistan ranks 12th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance component that represents grants. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.