Foreign aid received in Guyana
Guyana: Foreign aid received was 158.31 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
158.31 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 10.8%
World rank
108th
of 178 countries
All-time high
353.64 million constant 2024 US$
in 1997
All-time low
26.86 million constant 2024 US$
in 1984
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received in Guyana, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received in Guyana is 158.31 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Guyana peaked at 353.64 million constant 2024 US$ in 1997 and was at its lowest, 26.86 million constant 2024 US$, in 1984.
Guyana ranks 108th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Guyana, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 92.66 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 106.42 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.9% |
| 1962 | 90.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.4% |
| 1963 | 64.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.6% |
| 1964 | 49.90 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.3% |
| 1965 | 61.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +23.1% |
| 1966 | 77.53 million constant 2024 US$ | +26.2% |
| 1967 | 88.91 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.7% |
| 1968 | 121.19 million constant 2024 US$ | +36.3% |
| 1969 | 136.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.3% |
| 1970 | 125.11 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 107.81 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.8% |
| 1972 | 76.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.3% |
| 1973 | 41.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -45.3% |
| 1974 | 56.14 million constant 2024 US$ | +34.6% |
| 1975 | 44.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.1% |
| 1976 | 88.23 million constant 2024 US$ | +96.7% |
| 1977 | 43.37 million constant 2024 US$ | -50.8% |
| 1978 | 97.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +124.2% |
| 1979 | 89.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.5% |
| 1980 | 73.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.8% |
| 1981 | 141.53 million constant 2024 US$ | +91.3% |
| 1982 | 71.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -49.3% |
| 1983 | 43.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -38.8% |
| 1984 | 26.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -38.8% |
| 1985 | 27.62 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 55.62 million constant 2024 US$ | +101.4% |
| 1987 | 52.49 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 45.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.7% |
| 1989 | 76.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +70.0% |
| 1990 | 266.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +245.9% |
| 1991 | 201.90 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.2% |
| 1992 | 109.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -45.8% |
| 1993 | 145.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +32.7% |
| 1994 | 107.42 million constant 2024 US$ | -26.0% |
| 1995 | 98.93 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.9% |
| 1996 | 125.68 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.0% |
| 1997 | 353.64 million constant 2024 US$ | +181.4% |
| 1998 | 116.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -67.0% |
| 1999 | 89.76 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.0% |
| 2000 | 104.51 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.4% |
| 2001 | 105.08 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 76.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.5% |
| 2003 | 84.92 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 130.38 million constant 2024 US$ | +53.5% |
| 2005 | 132.18 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 161.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.5% |
| 2007 | 92.64 million constant 2024 US$ | -42.8% |
| 2008 | 133.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +43.7% |
| 2009 | 127.03 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 110.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.1% |
| 2011 | 105.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 124.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.7% |
| 2013 | 109.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.1% |
| 2014 | 149.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +36.7% |
| 2015 | 37.65 million constant 2024 US$ | -74.9% |
| 2016 | 85.04 million constant 2024 US$ | +125.9% |
| 2017 | 59.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.5% |
| 2018 | 116.72 million constant 2024 US$ | +94.7% |
| 2019 | 125.84 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 56.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -55.2% |
| 2021 | 145.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +158.6% |
| 2022 | 213.85 million constant 2024 US$ | +46.7% |
| 2023 | 142.88 million constant 2024 US$ | -33.2% |
| 2024 | 158.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.8% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 158.31 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 15.28 million constant 2024 US$, 10.4× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 158.31 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 105.19 million constant 2024 US$, 1.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in Guyana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +245.9% | 76.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 266.26 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 88.84 million constant 2024 US$ | 49.90 million constant 2024 US$ | 136.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 77.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 41.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 125.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 61.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 26.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 141.53 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 161.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 89.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 353.64 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 114.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 76.22 million constant 2024 US$ | 161.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 102.47 million constant 2024 US$ | 37.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 149.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 143.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 56.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 213.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 105 Eritrea 162.84 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 106 Guinea-Bissau 162.36 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 107 Cuba 161.97 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 109 Wallis and Futuna 153.40 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 110 Djibouti 153.09 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 111 Tonga 147.88 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Guyana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0396 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0791 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0297 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1326 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0457 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1619 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Guyana?
- Foreign aid received in Guyana was 158.31 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 353.64 million constant 2024 US$ in 1997.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.86 million constant 2024 US$ in 1984.
- How does Guyana rank for foreign aid received?
- Guyana ranks 108th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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.