Foreign aid received in Cook Islands

Cook Islands: Foreign aid received was 31.92 million constant 2024 US$ in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
31.92 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 11.9%
World rank
140th
of 178 countries
All-time high
77.25 million constant 2024 US$
in 1986
All-time low
6.12 million constant 2024 US$
in 2008
Years of data
48
1972–2019

Foreign aid received in Cook Islands, 1972–2019

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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 Cook Islands is 31.92 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2019.

The figure is down 11.9% on the previous year and up 284.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Cook Islands peaked at 77.25 million constant 2024 US$ in 1986 and was at its lowest, 6.12 million constant 2024 US$, in 2008.

Cook Islands ranks 140th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 32.83 million constant 2024 US$ 27.17 million constant 2024 US$ 39.77 million constant 2024 US$ 8
1980s 35.73 million constant 2024 US$ 25.03 million constant 2024 US$ 77.25 million constant 2024 US$ 10
1990s 18.83 million constant 2024 US$ 10.24 million constant 2024 US$ 26.23 million constant 2024 US$ 10
2000s 12.68 million constant 2024 US$ 6.12 million constant 2024 US$ 40.41 million constant 2024 US$ 10
2010s 24.38 million constant 2024 US$ 15.49 million constant 2024 US$ 36.23 million constant 2024 US$ 10

Countries ranked near Cook Islands

  1. 137 Azerbaijan 38.30 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  2. 138 Cyprus 35.97 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  3. 139 Argentina 32.06 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  4. 141 Saint Kitts and Nevis 31.76 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  5. 142 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 31.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  6. 143 Niue 28.77 million constant 2024 US$ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is foreign aid received in Cook Islands?
Foreign aid received in Cook Islands was 31.92 million constant 2024 US$ in 2019, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest foreign aid received recorded in Cook Islands?
The highest recorded value was 77.25 million constant 2024 US$ in 1986.
What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Cook Islands?
The lowest recorded value was 6.12 million constant 2024 US$ in 2008.
How does Cook Islands rank for foreign aid received?
Cook Islands ranks 140th out of 178 countries with data for 2019.
Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Cook Islands?
Over the last ten years it is up 284.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cook Islands 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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Indicator
Foreign aid received
Unit
constant 2024 US$
Source
OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
185 places, 9,847 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

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.