Foreign aid received in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Foreign aid received was 14.08 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received in Hong Kong, 1960–1996
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received in Hong Kong is 14.08 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 1996.
The figure is down 28.4% on the previous year and down 70.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Hong Kong peaked at 72.14 million constant 2024 US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, -64.07 million constant 2024 US$, in 1992.
Hong Kong ranks 150th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 2.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 50.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.89 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 32.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 39.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 20.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 72.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -64.07 million constant 2024 US$ | 58.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 147 Turks and Caicos Islands 16.96 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 148 Seychelles 16.92 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 149 Barbados 16.48 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 151 Tokelau 13.97 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 152 Equatorial Guinea 13.66 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 153 Dominica 13.64 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Hong Kong
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.42 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.441 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2868 °C (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7318 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.72 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 147.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 4 (2025)
- Free country 1 (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies 55.66 millimeters (2025)
- Annual precipitation 1,808 millimeters (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Hong Kong?
- Foreign aid received in Hong Kong was 14.08 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 72.14 million constant 2024 US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was -64.07 million constant 2024 US$ in 1992.
- How does Hong Kong rank for foreign aid received?
- Hong Kong ranks 150th out of 178 countries with data for 1996.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.