Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans was 3.15 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.15 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
8th
of 178 countries
All-time high
7.41 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2011
All-time low
212.13 million constant 2024 US$
in 1993
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 3.15 billion constant 2024 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 7.41 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 212.13 million constant 2024 US$, in 1993.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 8th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 912.11 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 943.96 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.5% |
| 1962 | 1.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | +15.4% |
| 1963 | 1.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.3% |
| 1964 | 1.17 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.8% |
| 1965 | 1.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.1% |
| 1966 | 657.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -47.0% |
| 1967 | 577.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.1% |
| 1968 | 533.39 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.7% |
| 1969 | 608.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.1% |
| 1970 | 639.94 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 721.04 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.7% |
| 1972 | 686.10 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 643.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.2% |
| 1974 | 688.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.9% |
| 1975 | 670.85 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 616.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.2% |
| 1977 | 622.95 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.1% |
| 1978 | 640.08 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 702.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 659.91 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 696.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 634.31 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.9% |
| 1983 | 603.74 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 593.65 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 644.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 588.42 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.7% |
| 1987 | 584.95 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 620.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.1% |
| 1989 | 674.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 865.48 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.3% |
| 1991 | 970.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.1% |
| 1992 | 315.54 million constant 2024 US$ | -67.5% |
| 1993 | 212.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -32.8% |
| 1994 | 384.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +81.3% |
| 1995 | 288.68 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.9% |
| 1996 | 255.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.5% |
| 1997 | 252.56 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 220.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.5% |
| 1999 | 249.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.1% |
| 2000 | 330.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +32.3% |
| 2001 | 454.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.6% |
| 2002 | 988.64 million constant 2024 US$ | +117.3% |
| 2003 | 7.33 billion constant 2024 US$ | +641.9% |
| 2004 | 2.17 billion constant 2024 US$ | -70.4% |
| 2005 | 1.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | -23.4% |
| 2006 | 2.75 billion constant 2024 US$ | +64.9% |
| 2007 | 1.51 billion constant 2024 US$ | -45.0% |
| 2008 | 1.96 billion constant 2024 US$ | +29.3% |
| 2009 | 2.42 billion constant 2024 US$ | +23.8% |
| 2010 | 4.34 billion constant 2024 US$ | +79.4% |
| 2011 | 7.41 billion constant 2024 US$ | +70.7% |
| 2012 | 2.99 billion constant 2024 US$ | -59.7% |
| 2013 | 2.74 billion constant 2024 US$ | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 2.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 3.26 billion constant 2024 US$ | +22.0% |
| 2016 | 2.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | -18.9% |
| 2017 | 2.82 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 2.81 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 3.19 billion constant 2024 US$ | +13.4% |
| 2020 | 3.35 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 3.05 billion constant 2024 US$ | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 3.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 3.33 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 3.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.15 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.16 billion constant 2024 US$, 2.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.15 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 681.01 million constant 2024 US$, 4.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +641.9% | 988.64 million constant 2024 US$ | 7.33 billion constant 2024 US$ |
| 2002 | +117.3% | 454.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 988.64 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 882.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 533.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 663.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 616.07 million constant 2024 US$ | 721.04 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 630.08 million constant 2024 US$ | 584.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 696.31 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 401.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 212.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 970.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | 330.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 7.33 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | 7.41 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.05 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.35 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 220.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,924 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3.15 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 7.41 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 212.13 million constant 2024 US$ in 1993.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 8th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.