Foreign aid received in Congo
Congo: Foreign aid received was 249.25 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
249.25 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 46.3%
World rank
91st
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.71 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2005
All-time low
243,962 constant 2024 US$
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received in Congo, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received in Congo is 249.25 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 46.3% on the previous year and up 129.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Congo peaked at 1.71 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 243,962 constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
That places Congo 91st out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Congo, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 243,962 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 2.00 million constant 2024 US$ | +721.3% |
| 1962 | 33.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +1596.2% |
| 1963 | 57.08 million constant 2024 US$ | +67.9% |
| 1964 | 156.45 million constant 2024 US$ | +174.1% |
| 1965 | 131.49 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.0% |
| 1966 | 195.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +49.1% |
| 1967 | 147.83 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.6% |
| 1968 | 162.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.9% |
| 1969 | 122.98 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.3% |
| 1970 | 112.50 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.5% |
| 1971 | 119.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 139.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.3% |
| 1973 | 135.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 180.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +33.4% |
| 1975 | 217.06 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.4% |
| 1976 | 284.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +31.0% |
| 1977 | 171.95 million constant 2024 US$ | -39.5% |
| 1978 | 249.24 million constant 2024 US$ | +44.9% |
| 1979 | 240.09 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 215.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.3% |
| 1981 | 209.69 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 249.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.8% |
| 1983 | 302.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +21.5% |
| 1984 | 296.90 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 216.17 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.2% |
| 1986 | 235.82 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 255.94 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 158.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -38.0% |
| 1989 | 168.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 335.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +99.4% |
| 1991 | 205.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -38.7% |
| 1992 | 167.74 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.4% |
| 1993 | 184.33 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 530.72 million constant 2024 US$ | +187.9% |
| 1995 | 168.79 million constant 2024 US$ | -68.2% |
| 1996 | 609.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +261.0% |
| 1997 | 395.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.1% |
| 1998 | 97.81 million constant 2024 US$ | -75.3% |
| 1999 | 228.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +133.7% |
| 2000 | 55.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -75.5% |
| 2001 | 125.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +123.4% |
| 2002 | 95.03 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.0% |
| 2003 | 97.19 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 145.66 million constant 2024 US$ | +49.9% |
| 2005 | 1.71 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1075.2% |
| 2006 | 306.49 million constant 2024 US$ | -82.1% |
| 2007 | 129.50 million constant 2024 US$ | -57.7% |
| 2008 | 469.40 million constant 2024 US$ | +262.5% |
| 2009 | 296.27 million constant 2024 US$ | -36.9% |
| 2010 | 1.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | +357.6% |
| 2011 | 269.88 million constant 2024 US$ | -80.1% |
| 2012 | 152.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -43.5% |
| 2013 | 156.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 108.77 million constant 2024 US$ | -30.6% |
| 2015 | 105.33 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 102.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 123.45 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.6% |
| 2018 | 161.59 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.9% |
| 2019 | 200.72 million constant 2024 US$ | +24.2% |
| 2020 | 237.88 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.5% |
| 2021 | 212.74 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 759.45 million constant 2024 US$ | +257.0% |
| 2023 | 463.85 million constant 2024 US$ | -38.9% |
| 2024 | 249.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -46.3% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 249.25 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 807.30 million constant 2024 US$, 31% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 249.25 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 933.00 million constant 2024 US$, 27% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | +1596.2% | 2.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 33.99 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2005 | +1075.2% | 145.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.71 billion constant 2024 US$ |
| 1961 | +721.3% | 243,962 constant 2024 US$ | 2.00 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2010 | +357.6% | 296.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.36 billion constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 101.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 243,962 constant 2024 US$ | 195.99 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 184.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 112.50 million constant 2024 US$ | 284.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 230.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 158.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 302.73 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 292.33 million constant 2024 US$ | 97.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 609.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 343.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 55.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.71 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 273.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 102.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 384.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 212.74 million constant 2024 US$ | 759.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 88 Iran 283.67 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 89 Solomon Islands 282.79 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 90 North Macedonia 252.76 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 92 Algeria 241.36 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 93 East Timor 235.98 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 94 Netherlands Antilles 232.19 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Congo
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0199 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1866 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0031 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0668 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9126 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.017 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Congo?
- Foreign aid received in Congo was 249.25 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.71 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 243,962 constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Congo rank for foreign aid received?
- Congo ranks 91st out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.