Foreign aid received by income group in Lebanon
Lebanon: Foreign aid received by income group was 1.72 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received by income group in Lebanon, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received by income group in Lebanon is 1.72 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and up 95.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received by income group in Lebanon peaked at 1.79 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 23.82 million constant 2024 US$, in 1964.
That places Lebanon 27th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 78.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 23.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 140.28 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 284.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 39.59 million constant 2024 US$ | 762.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 420.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 147.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 321.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 168.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 523.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 634.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 296.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.06 billion constant 2024 US$ | 470.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.63 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.63 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.49 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.79 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 24 Chad 1.82 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 25 Iraq 1.80 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 26 South Sudan 1.73 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 28 Cambodia 1.64 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 29 South Africa 1.61 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 30 Malawi 1.60 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Lebanon
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- Summer temperature anomalies -0.1718 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.08 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8816 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.17 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received by income group in Lebanon?
- Foreign aid received by income group in Lebanon was 1.72 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 by income group recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 1.79 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received by income group recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.82 million constant 2024 US$ in 1964.
- How does Lebanon rank for foreign aid received by income group?
- Lebanon ranks 27th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received by income group rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received by income group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.