Foreign aid received in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Foreign aid received was 560.43 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
560.43 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 26.7%
World rank
62nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
934.12 million constant 2024 US$
in 2020
All-time low
334,431 constant 2024 US$
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received in Central African Republic, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received in Central African Republic stood at 560.43 million constant 2024 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.7% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Central African Republic peaked at 934.12 million constant 2024 US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 334,431 constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
Central African Republic ranks 62nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 334,431 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 4.63 million constant 2024 US$ | +1283.6% |
| 1962 | 11.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +159.2% |
| 1963 | 21.19 million constant 2024 US$ | +76.7% |
| 1964 | 152.83 million constant 2024 US$ | +621.2% |
| 1965 | 134.04 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.3% |
| 1966 | 126.18 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.9% |
| 1967 | 156.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +24.4% |
| 1968 | 130.73 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.7% |
| 1969 | 142.05 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.7% |
| 1970 | 105.39 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.8% |
| 1971 | 104.98 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1972 | 155.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +47.9% |
| 1973 | 132.91 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.4% |
| 1974 | 178.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +34.7% |
| 1975 | 215.82 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.6% |
| 1976 | 153.03 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.1% |
| 1977 | 160.18 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 156.21 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.5% |
| 1979 | 219.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +40.3% |
| 1980 | 256.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.9% |
| 1981 | 265.07 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 242.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 262.20 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.2% |
| 1984 | 391.00 million constant 2024 US$ | +49.1% |
| 1985 | 305.99 million constant 2024 US$ | -21.7% |
| 1986 | 297.80 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.7% |
| 1987 | 343.39 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.3% |
| 1988 | 366.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 345.03 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 398.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.6% |
| 1991 | 268.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -32.6% |
| 1992 | 249.64 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.1% |
| 1993 | 249.66 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 243.65 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 185.89 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.7% |
| 1996 | 209.50 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.7% |
| 1997 | 123.27 million constant 2024 US$ | -41.2% |
| 1998 | 176.07 million constant 2024 US$ | +42.8% |
| 1999 | 172.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 107.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -37.6% |
| 2001 | 121.14 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 88.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -26.6% |
| 2003 | 70.42 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.8% |
| 2004 | 142.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +101.8% |
| 2005 | 114.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.7% |
| 2006 | 166.10 million constant 2024 US$ | +45.6% |
| 2007 | 200.20 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 284.10 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.9% |
| 2009 | 268.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 270.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 263.43 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 242.52 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.9% |
| 2013 | 214.79 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 648.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +201.8% |
| 2015 | 584.48 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 610.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 603.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 721.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.6% |
| 2019 | 782.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 934.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.4% |
| 2021 | 698.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.2% |
| 2022 | 738.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 764.17 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 560.43 million constant 2024 US$ | -26.7% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 560.43 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 billion constant 2024 US$, 36% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 560.43 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 933.00 million constant 2024 US$, 60% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +1283.6% | 334,431 constant 2024 US$ | 4.63 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1964 | +621.2% | 21.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 152.83 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2014 | +201.8% | 214.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 648.34 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1962 | +159.2% | 4.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 11.99 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 88.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 334,431 constant 2024 US$ | 156.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 158.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 104.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 219.21 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 307.55 million constant 2024 US$ | 242.26 million constant 2024 US$ | 391.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 227.74 million constant 2024 US$ | 123.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 398.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 156.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 70.42 million constant 2024 US$ | 284.10 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 494.08 million constant 2024 US$ | 214.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 782.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 739.04 million constant 2024 US$ | 560.43 million constant 2024 US$ | 934.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 59 Guinea 656.68 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 60 Burundi 615.59 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 61 Mayotte 613.53 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 63 Laos 544.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 64 French Polynesia 534.06 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 65 Brazil 532.72 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Central African Republic
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0271 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1476 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Central African Republic?
- Foreign aid received in Central African Republic was 560.43 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 934.12 million constant 2024 US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 334,431 constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Central African Republic rank for foreign aid received?
- Central African Republic ranks 62nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.