Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per was 36.45 constant 2024 US$ per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per person.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 36.45 constant 2024 US$ per person.
The figure is down 16.8% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 144.26 constant 2024 US$ per person in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4.3 constant 2024 US$ per person, in 1998.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 108th out of 168 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 59.75 constant 2024 US$ per person | — |
| 1961 | 60.27 constant 2024 US$ per person | +0.9% |
| 1962 | 68.8 constant 2024 US$ per person | +14.1% |
| 1963 | 64.5 constant 2024 US$ per person | -6.2% |
| 1964 | 69.03 constant 2024 US$ per person | +7.0% |
| 1965 | 73.7 constant 2024 US$ per person | +6.8% |
| 1966 | 44.29 constant 2024 US$ per person | -39.9% |
| 1967 | 42.19 constant 2024 US$ per person | -4.7% |
| 1968 | 33.18 constant 2024 US$ per person | -21.3% |
| 1969 | 34.59 constant 2024 US$ per person | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 34.53 constant 2024 US$ per person | -0.2% |
| 1971 | 37.33 constant 2024 US$ per person | +8.1% |
| 1972 | 36.39 constant 2024 US$ per person | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 34.13 constant 2024 US$ per person | -6.2% |
| 1974 | 38.07 constant 2024 US$ per person | +11.5% |
| 1975 | 45.46 constant 2024 US$ per person | +19.4% |
| 1976 | 32.75 constant 2024 US$ per person | -28.0% |
| 1977 | 39.01 constant 2024 US$ per person | +19.1% |
| 1978 | 38.91 constant 2024 US$ per person | -0.3% |
| 1979 | 43.3 constant 2024 US$ per person | +11.3% |
| 1980 | 39.19 constant 2024 US$ per person | -9.5% |
| 1981 | 38.66 constant 2024 US$ per person | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 34.9 constant 2024 US$ per person | -9.7% |
| 1983 | 32.89 constant 2024 US$ per person | -5.8% |
| 1984 | 31.41 constant 2024 US$ per person | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 30.12 constant 2024 US$ per person | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 32.07 constant 2024 US$ per person | +6.5% |
| 1987 | 40.69 constant 2024 US$ per person | +26.9% |
| 1988 | 30.97 constant 2024 US$ per person | -23.9% |
| 1989 | 37.88 constant 2024 US$ per person | +22.3% |
| 1990 | 39.56 constant 2024 US$ per person | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 20.45 constant 2024 US$ per person | -48.3% |
| 1992 | 10.8 constant 2024 US$ per person | -47.2% |
| 1993 | 6.99 constant 2024 US$ per person | -35.3% |
| 1994 | 8.56 constant 2024 US$ per person | +22.6% |
| 1995 | 5.89 constant 2024 US$ per person | -31.2% |
| 1996 | 5.18 constant 2024 US$ per person | -12.1% |
| 1997 | 5.34 constant 2024 US$ per person | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 4.3 constant 2024 US$ per person | -19.5% |
| 1999 | 4.46 constant 2024 US$ per person | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 6.27 constant 2024 US$ per person | +40.6% |
| 2001 | 8.57 constant 2024 US$ per person | +36.6% |
| 2002 | 36.11 constant 2024 US$ per person | +321.4% |
| 2003 | 144.26 constant 2024 US$ per person | +299.5% |
| 2004 | 43.55 constant 2024 US$ per person | -69.8% |
| 2005 | 37.96 constant 2024 US$ per person | -12.8% |
| 2006 | 47.71 constant 2024 US$ per person | +25.7% |
| 2007 | 24.61 constant 2024 US$ per person | -48.4% |
| 2008 | 29.76 constant 2024 US$ per person | +20.9% |
| 2009 | 40.32 constant 2024 US$ per person | +35.5% |
| 2010 | 52.3 constant 2024 US$ per person | +29.7% |
| 2011 | 84.09 constant 2024 US$ per person | +60.8% |
| 2012 | 42.84 constant 2024 US$ per person | -49.1% |
| 2013 | 36.65 constant 2024 US$ per person | -14.5% |
| 2014 | 33.19 constant 2024 US$ per person | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 38.78 constant 2024 US$ per person | +16.8% |
| 2016 | 30.26 constant 2024 US$ per person | -22.0% |
| 2017 | 31.32 constant 2024 US$ per person | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 31.89 constant 2024 US$ per person | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 35.16 constant 2024 US$ per person | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 39.8 constant 2024 US$ per person | +13.2% |
| 2021 | 38.69 constant 2024 US$ per person | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 34.58 constant 2024 US$ per person | -10.6% |
| 2023 | 43.81 constant 2024 US$ per person | +26.7% |
| 2024 | 36.45 constant 2024 US$ per person | -16.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 36.45 constant 2024 US$ per person is below the median for low income countries, which is 63.4 constant 2024 US$ per person, 57% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 36.45 constant 2024 US$ per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 64.24 constant 2024 US$ per person, 57% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +321.4% | 8.57 constant 2024 US$ per person | 36.11 constant 2024 US$ per person |
| 2003 | +299.5% | 36.11 constant 2024 US$ per person | 144.26 constant 2024 US$ per person |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 55.03 constant 2024 US$ per person | 33.18 constant 2024 US$ per person | 73.7 constant 2024 US$ per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 37.99 constant 2024 US$ per person | 32.75 constant 2024 US$ per person | 45.46 constant 2024 US$ per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.88 constant 2024 US$ per person | 30.12 constant 2024 US$ per person | 40.69 constant 2024 US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.15 constant 2024 US$ per person | 4.3 constant 2024 US$ per person | 39.56 constant 2024 US$ per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.91 constant 2024 US$ per person | 6.27 constant 2024 US$ per person | 144.26 constant 2024 US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.65 constant 2024 US$ per person | 30.26 constant 2024 US$ per person | 84.09 constant 2024 US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.67 constant 2024 US$ per person | 34.58 constant 2024 US$ per person | 43.81 constant 2024 US$ per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 105 Madagascar 39.11 constant 2024 US$ per person compare
- 106 Croatia 38.34 constant 2024 US$ per person compare
- 107 Jamaica 37.05 constant 2024 US$ per person compare
- 109 Costa Rica 34.8 constant 2024 US$ per person compare
- 110 Cameroon 33.88 constant 2024 US$ per person compare
- 111 Botswana 31.98 constant 2024 US$ per person compare
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3528 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.335 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.82 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Democratic Republic of Congo was 36.45 constant 2024 US$ per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 144.26 constant 2024 US$ per person in 2003.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.3 constant 2024 US$ per person in 1998.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 108th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.