Foreign aid received in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Foreign aid received was 178.52 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
178.52 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 20.2%
World rank
99th
of 178 countries
All-time high
694.06 million constant 2024 US$
in 2022
All-time low
-1.40 million constant 2024 US$
in 1996
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received in Costa Rica, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received in Costa Rica stood at 178.52 million constant 2024 US$.
The figure is up 20.2% on the previous year and up 206.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Costa Rica peaked at 694.06 million constant 2024 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, -1.40 million constant 2024 US$, in 1996.
That places Costa Rica 99th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 34.32 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 56.86 million constant 2024 US$ | +65.7% |
| 1962 | 72.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.3% |
| 1963 | 63.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.3% |
| 1964 | 89.75 million constant 2024 US$ | +40.3% |
| 1965 | 114.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.8% |
| 1966 | 93.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.6% |
| 1967 | 93.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 82.33 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.2% |
| 1969 | 90.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.2% |
| 1970 | 78.45 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.5% |
| 1971 | 88.68 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.0% |
| 1972 | 92.63 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 87.33 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.7% |
| 1974 | 79.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.7% |
| 1975 | 92.55 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.1% |
| 1976 | 57.95 million constant 2024 US$ | -37.4% |
| 1977 | 63.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 88.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +38.8% |
| 1979 | 78.74 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.3% |
| 1980 | 61.83 million constant 2024 US$ | -21.5% |
| 1981 | 84.89 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.3% |
| 1982 | 178.70 million constant 2024 US$ | +110.5% |
| 1983 | 595.83 million constant 2024 US$ | +233.4% |
| 1984 | 524.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.9% |
| 1985 | 661.85 million constant 2024 US$ | +26.1% |
| 1986 | 438.47 million constant 2024 US$ | -33.8% |
| 1987 | 508.80 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 385.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.3% |
| 1989 | 467.85 million constant 2024 US$ | +21.5% |
| 1990 | 387.04 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.3% |
| 1991 | 286.46 million constant 2024 US$ | -26.0% |
| 1992 | 207.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.6% |
| 1993 | 187.33 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.7% |
| 1994 | 124.10 million constant 2024 US$ | -33.8% |
| 1995 | 65.87 million constant 2024 US$ | -46.9% |
| 1996 | -1.40 million constant 2024 US$ | -102.1% |
| 1997 | 9.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -790.8% |
| 1998 | 48.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +396.9% |
| 1999 | 8.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -82.8% |
| 2000 | 54.61 million constant 2024 US$ | +559.1% |
| 2001 | 34.95 million constant 2024 US$ | -36.0% |
| 2002 | 28.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.2% |
| 2003 | 55.18 million constant 2024 US$ | +95.4% |
| 2004 | 35.14 million constant 2024 US$ | -36.3% |
| 2005 | 38.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 34.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 64.53 million constant 2024 US$ | +87.9% |
| 2008 | 80.51 million constant 2024 US$ | +24.8% |
| 2009 | 97.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.8% |
| 2010 | 78.62 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.2% |
| 2011 | 39.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 36.58 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 36.95 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 58.23 million constant 2024 US$ | +57.6% |
| 2015 | 119.36 million constant 2024 US$ | +105.0% |
| 2016 | 111.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 102.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 101.91 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 59.12 million constant 2024 US$ | -42.0% |
| 2020 | 228.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +286.3% |
| 2021 | 61.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -72.9% |
| 2022 | 694.06 million constant 2024 US$ | +1020.2% |
| 2023 | 148.48 million constant 2024 US$ | -78.6% |
| 2024 | 178.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.2% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 178.52 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 15.28 million constant 2024 US$, 11.7× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 178.52 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 105.19 million constant 2024 US$, 1.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in Costa Rica changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +1020.2% | 61.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 694.06 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1997 | +790.8% | -1.40 million constant 2024 US$ | 9.70 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2000 | +559.1% | 8.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 54.61 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1998 | +396.9% | 9.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 48.21 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2020 | +286.3% | 59.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 228.35 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1983 | +233.4% | 178.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 595.83 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79.26 million constant 2024 US$ | 34.32 million constant 2024 US$ | 114.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 80.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 57.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 92.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 390.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 61.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 661.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 132.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.40 million constant 2024 US$ | 387.04 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 28.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 97.26 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 74.43 million constant 2024 US$ | 36.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 119.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 262.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 61.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 694.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
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- 97 Comoros 197.36 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 98 Palau 193.91 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 100 Maldives 173.35 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 101 Bolivia 171.67 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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More reference data data for Costa Rica
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2987 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.406 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0167 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3161 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0907 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Costa Rica?
- Foreign aid received in Costa Rica was 178.52 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 Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 694.06 million constant 2024 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.40 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996.
- How does Costa Rica rank for foreign aid received?
- Costa Rica ranks 99th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 206.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.