Foreign aid received in Burundi
Burundi: Foreign aid received was 615.59 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
615.59 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 7.0%
World rank
60th
of 178 countries
All-time high
928.44 million constant 2024 US$
in 2016
All-time low
46.91 million constant 2024 US$
in 1965
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received in Burundi, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received in Burundi stood at 615.59 million constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of down 7.0% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Burundi peaked at 928.44 million constant 2024 US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 46.91 million constant 2024 US$, in 1965.
Burundi ranks 60th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Burundi, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 85.89 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 81.30 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.3% |
| 1962 | 117.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +44.3% |
| 1963 | 64.40 million constant 2024 US$ | -45.1% |
| 1964 | 80.62 million constant 2024 US$ | +25.2% |
| 1965 | 46.91 million constant 2024 US$ | -41.8% |
| 1966 | 78.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +67.8% |
| 1967 | 90.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.8% |
| 1968 | 108.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.1% |
| 1969 | 121.15 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.6% |
| 1970 | 139.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.9% |
| 1971 | 156.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.5% |
| 1972 | 167.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.6% |
| 1973 | 150.43 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.0% |
| 1974 | 183.24 million constant 2024 US$ | +21.8% |
| 1975 | 197.42 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 182.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.5% |
| 1977 | 172.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.3% |
| 1978 | 231.65 million constant 2024 US$ | +33.9% |
| 1979 | 259.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.2% |
| 1980 | 292.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.7% |
| 1981 | 343.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.1% |
| 1982 | 362.10 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 405.19 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.9% |
| 1984 | 415.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 422.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 453.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.4% |
| 1987 | 384.04 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.4% |
| 1988 | 372.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 390.28 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 443.00 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.5% |
| 1991 | 415.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.3% |
| 1992 | 474.28 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.2% |
| 1993 | 345.46 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.2% |
| 1994 | 468.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +35.6% |
| 1995 | 394.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.8% |
| 1996 | 159.76 million constant 2024 US$ | -59.5% |
| 1997 | 90.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -43.6% |
| 1998 | 111.85 million constant 2024 US$ | +24.2% |
| 1999 | 124.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.7% |
| 2000 | 161.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.9% |
| 2001 | 260.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +61.4% |
| 2002 | 292.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 338.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.7% |
| 2004 | 477.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.1% |
| 2005 | 477.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 532.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.6% |
| 2007 | 568.87 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 551.45 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 635.24 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 569.27 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.4% |
| 2011 | 602.33 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 565.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 591.53 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 552.84 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 448.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.9% |
| 2016 | 928.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +107.1% |
| 2017 | 520.73 million constant 2024 US$ | -43.9% |
| 2018 | 511.24 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 640.68 million constant 2024 US$ | +25.3% |
| 2020 | 542.15 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 642.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.5% |
| 2022 | 624.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 661.65 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 615.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.0% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 615.59 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 billion constant 2024 US$, 40% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 615.59 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 933.00 million constant 2024 US$, 66% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 87.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 46.91 million constant 2024 US$ | 121.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 184.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 139.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 259.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 384.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 292.99 million constant 2024 US$ | 453.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 302.75 million constant 2024 US$ | 90.07 million constant 2024 US$ | 474.28 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 429.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 161.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 635.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 593.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 448.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 928.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 617.21 million constant 2024 US$ | 542.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 661.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 57 Micronesia (country) 666.80 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 58 Egypt 662.25 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 59 Guinea 656.68 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 61 Mayotte 613.53 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 62 Central African Republic 560.43 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 63 Laos 544.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Burundi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5075 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0521 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2266 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2677 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2838 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Burundi?
- Foreign aid received in Burundi was 615.59 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 928.44 million constant 2024 US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.91 million constant 2024 US$ in 1965.
- How does Burundi rank for foreign aid received?
- Burundi ranks 60th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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.