Foreign aid received in Gambia
Gambia: Foreign aid received was 356.91 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
356.91 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
81st
of 178 countries
All-time high
356.91 million constant 2024 US$
in 2024
All-time low
6.64 million constant 2024 US$
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received in Gambia, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received in Gambia is 356.91 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 236.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Gambia peaked at 356.91 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.64 million constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
Gambia ranks 81st of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Gambia, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.64 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 16.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +155.7% |
| 1962 | 28.92 million constant 2024 US$ | +70.4% |
| 1963 | 57.63 million constant 2024 US$ | +99.3% |
| 1964 | 27.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -52.1% |
| 1965 | 42.75 million constant 2024 US$ | +54.9% |
| 1966 | 32.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.6% |
| 1967 | 27.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.0% |
| 1968 | 52.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +89.9% |
| 1969 | 31.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -39.2% |
| 1970 | 11.21 million constant 2024 US$ | -64.5% |
| 1971 | 24.75 million constant 2024 US$ | +120.7% |
| 1972 | 32.18 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.0% |
| 1973 | 37.28 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.9% |
| 1974 | 52.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.4% |
| 1975 | 37.12 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.6% |
| 1976 | 49.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +32.2% |
| 1977 | 85.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +75.0% |
| 1978 | 118.06 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.4% |
| 1979 | 101.69 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.9% |
| 1980 | 140.10 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.8% |
| 1981 | 190.83 million constant 2024 US$ | +36.2% |
| 1982 | 129.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -32.2% |
| 1983 | 115.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.6% |
| 1984 | 151.08 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.6% |
| 1985 | 140.69 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.9% |
| 1986 | 246.66 million constant 2024 US$ | +75.3% |
| 1987 | 209.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.2% |
| 1988 | 162.06 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.5% |
| 1989 | 194.23 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.9% |
| 1990 | 164.80 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.2% |
| 1991 | 164.58 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 167.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 130.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.3% |
| 1994 | 100.30 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.1% |
| 1995 | 63.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -36.6% |
| 1996 | 52.88 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.9% |
| 1997 | 60.66 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.7% |
| 1998 | 61.32 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 51.37 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.2% |
| 2000 | 78.70 million constant 2024 US$ | +53.2% |
| 2001 | 85.86 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 97.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.8% |
| 2003 | 84.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.3% |
| 2004 | 79.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 75.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 88.20 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.1% |
| 2007 | 107.57 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.0% |
| 2008 | 105.19 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 135.92 million constant 2024 US$ | +29.2% |
| 2010 | 111.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.9% |
| 2011 | 137.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.9% |
| 2012 | 147.62 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 117.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.3% |
| 2014 | 106.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 131.75 million constant 2024 US$ | +24.0% |
| 2016 | 110.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.5% |
| 2017 | 337.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +206.8% |
| 2018 | 263.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.0% |
| 2019 | 219.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.7% |
| 2020 | 336.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +53.3% |
| 2021 | 261.16 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.4% |
| 2022 | 295.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.1% |
| 2023 | 353.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.5% |
| 2024 | 356.91 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.1% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 356.91 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 billion constant 2024 US$, 23% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 356.91 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 933.00 million constant 2024 US$, 38% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in Gambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +206.8% | 110.02 million constant 2024 US$ | 337.56 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 6.64 million constant 2024 US$ | 57.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 55.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 11.21 million constant 2024 US$ | 118.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 168.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 115.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 246.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 101.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 51.37 million constant 2024 US$ | 167.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 93.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 75.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 135.92 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 168.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 106.22 million constant 2024 US$ | 337.56 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 320.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 261.16 million constant 2024 US$ | 356.91 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 78 El Salvador 369.48 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 79 Nicaragua 367.08 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 80 Venezuela 365.39 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 82 Namibia 338.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 83 Bosnia and Herzegovina 330.47 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 84 Dominican Republic 325.41 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Gambia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2798 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1264 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Gambia?
- Foreign aid received in Gambia was 356.91 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 356.91 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.64 million constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Gambia rank for foreign aid received?
- Gambia ranks 81st out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 236.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.