Foreign aid received in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Foreign aid received was 5.92 million constant 2024 US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
5.92 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 79.5%
World rank
162nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
30.78 million constant 2024 US$
in 2019
All-time low
-1.95 million constant 2024 US$
in 2016
Years of data
49
1973–2021
Foreign aid received in Antigua and Barbuda, 1973–2021
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda recorded 5.92 million constant 2024 US$ for foreign aid received in 2021.
The figure is down 79.5% on the previous year and down 48.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 30.78 million constant 2024 US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, -1.95 million constant 2024 US$, in 2016.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 162nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 51,500 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1974 | 18.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +35091.1% |
| 1975 | 10.11 million constant 2024 US$ | -44.2% |
| 1976 | 13.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.8% |
| 1977 | 21.40 million constant 2024 US$ | +53.6% |
| 1978 | 13.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -37.9% |
| 1979 | 10.72 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.3% |
| 1980 | 14.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +38.2% |
| 1981 | 24.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +65.4% |
| 1982 | 13.40 million constant 2024 US$ | -45.3% |
| 1983 | 9.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -31.2% |
| 1984 | 6.57 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.7% |
| 1985 | 7.88 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.0% |
| 1986 | 12.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +57.7% |
| 1987 | 12.50 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 17.19 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.6% |
| 1989 | 8.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -51.7% |
| 1990 | 7.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 11.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +48.5% |
| 1992 | 7.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -34.6% |
| 1993 | 5.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -32.2% |
| 1994 | 6.80 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.2% |
| 1995 | 3.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -52.1% |
| 1996 | 5.61 million constant 2024 US$ | +72.2% |
| 1997 | 6.42 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.5% |
| 1998 | 12.59 million constant 2024 US$ | +96.1% |
| 1999 | 10.99 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.7% |
| 2000 | 14.94 million constant 2024 US$ | +36.0% |
| 2001 | 11.27 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.6% |
| 2002 | 15.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +34.1% |
| 2003 | 6.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -58.9% |
| 2004 | 1.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -72.5% |
| 2005 | 7.60 million constant 2024 US$ | +345.1% |
| 2006 | 3.11 million constant 2024 US$ | -59.0% |
| 2007 | 5.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +75.4% |
| 2008 | 5.89 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 4.40 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.3% |
| 2010 | 17.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +303.6% |
| 2011 | 11.56 million constant 2024 US$ | -34.9% |
| 2012 | 1.84 million constant 2024 US$ | -84.1% |
| 2013 | 1.58 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.2% |
| 2014 | 2.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +60.5% |
| 2015 | 1.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -52.8% |
| 2016 | -1.95 million constant 2024 US$ | -262.5% |
| 2017 | 11.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -680.0% |
| 2018 | 19.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +69.2% |
| 2019 | 30.78 million constant 2024 US$ | +61.2% |
| 2020 | 28.80 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 5.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -79.5% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 5.92 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 15.28 million constant 2024 US$, 39% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 5.92 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 105.19 million constant 2024 US$, 6% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in Antigua and Barbuda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +35091.1% | 51,500 constant 2024 US$ | 18.12 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2017 | +680.0% | -1.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 11.28 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 51,500 constant 2024 US$ | 21.40 million constant 2024 US$ | 7 |
| 1980s | 12.68 million constant 2024 US$ | 6.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 24.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 3.26 million constant 2024 US$ | 12.59 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 15.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.57 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 30.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 5.92 million constant 2024 US$ | 28.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 159 Oman 8.08 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 160 Grenada 7.99 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 161 Bahamas 6.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 163 Kuwait 5.26 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 164 United Arab Emirates 5.20 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 165 Trinidad and Tobago 5.09 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0153 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0153 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0141 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0035 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0493 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0671 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Foreign aid received in Antigua and Barbuda was 5.92 million constant 2024 US$ in 2021, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 30.78 million constant 2024 US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.95 million constant 2024 US$ in 2016.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for foreign aid received?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 162nd out of 178 countries with data for 2021.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received. 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.