Foreign aid received in Cyprus
Cyprus: Foreign aid received was 35.97 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received in Cyprus, 1960–1996
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 1996, foreign aid received in Cyprus stood at 35.97 million constant 2024 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.0% on the previous year and down 57.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Cyprus peaked at 366.00 million constant 2024 US$ in 1977 and was at its lowest, 6.66 million constant 2024 US$, in 1968.
Cyprus ranks 138th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 287.45 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 216.49 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.7% |
| 1962 | 154.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.6% |
| 1963 | 111.39 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.9% |
| 1964 | 44.75 million constant 2024 US$ | -59.8% |
| 1965 | 62.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +39.5% |
| 1966 | 13.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -78.6% |
| 1967 | 10.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.4% |
| 1968 | 6.66 million constant 2024 US$ | -38.2% |
| 1969 | 25.92 million constant 2024 US$ | +289.0% |
| 1970 | 45.92 million constant 2024 US$ | +77.2% |
| 1971 | 39.87 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.2% |
| 1972 | 46.55 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.8% |
| 1973 | 43.15 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.3% |
| 1974 | 105.55 million constant 2024 US$ | +144.6% |
| 1975 | 132.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +25.2% |
| 1976 | 234.42 million constant 2024 US$ | +77.4% |
| 1977 | 366.00 million constant 2024 US$ | +56.1% |
| 1978 | 165.21 million constant 2024 US$ | -54.9% |
| 1979 | 91.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -44.7% |
| 1980 | 145.75 million constant 2024 US$ | +59.6% |
| 1981 | 130.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.7% |
| 1982 | 87.82 million constant 2024 US$ | -32.6% |
| 1983 | 52.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -40.5% |
| 1984 | 47.98 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 99.00 million constant 2024 US$ | +106.4% |
| 1986 | 83.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.4% |
| 1987 | 89.05 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1988 | 87.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 81.85 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.5% |
| 1990 | 71.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.3% |
| 1991 | 71.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 44.65 million constant 2024 US$ | -37.1% |
| 1993 | 58.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +31.1% |
| 1994 | 74.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +26.9% |
| 1995 | 32.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -56.4% |
| 1996 | 35.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.0% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 35.97 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 15.28 million constant 2024 US$, 2.4× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 35.97 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 252.76 million constant 2024 US$, 14% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +289.0% | 6.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 25.92 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 93.37 million constant 2024 US$ | 6.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 287.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 127.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 39.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 366.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 90.53 million constant 2024 US$ | 47.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 145.75 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 32.41 million constant 2024 US$ | 74.26 million constant 2024 US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 135 Belize 43.04 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 136 Gabon 42.75 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 137 Azerbaijan 38.30 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 139 Argentina 32.06 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 140 Cook Islands 31.92 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 141 Saint Kitts and Nevis 31.76 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Cyprus
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.043 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0752 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0045 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1441 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1715 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3058 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7841 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0245 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Cyprus?
- Foreign aid received in Cyprus was 35.97 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 366.00 million constant 2024 US$ in 1977.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.66 million constant 2024 US$ in 1968.
- How does Cyprus rank for foreign aid received?
- Cyprus ranks 138th out of 178 countries with data for 1996.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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.