Foreign aid received in India
India: Foreign aid received was 2.11 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.11 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
22nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
10.24 billion constant 2024 US$
in 1967
All-time low
730.45 million constant 2024 US$
in 2003
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received in India, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received in India is 2.11 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and down 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in India peaked at 10.24 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1967 and was at its lowest, 730.45 million constant 2024 US$, in 2003.
India ranks 22nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in India, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.27 billion constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 5.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | -18.3% |
| 1962 | 5.53 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1963 | 7.88 billion constant 2024 US$ | +42.6% |
| 1964 | 9.71 billion constant 2024 US$ | +23.2% |
| 1965 | 10.06 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 9.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.1% |
| 1967 | 10.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1968 | 6.61 billion constant 2024 US$ | -35.5% |
| 1969 | 6.23 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.7% |
| 1970 | 5.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | -8.9% |
| 1971 | 6.50 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.5% |
| 1972 | 3.80 billion constant 2024 US$ | -41.5% |
| 1973 | 4.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1974 | 5.87 billion constant 2024 US$ | +43.3% |
| 1975 | 6.75 billion constant 2024 US$ | +15.0% |
| 1976 | 7.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 3.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | -47.0% |
| 1978 | 3.75 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1979 | 3.94 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 5.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | +43.9% |
| 1981 | 5.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 4.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | -16.5% |
| 1983 | 5.08 billion constant 2024 US$ | +11.7% |
| 1984 | 4.88 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 4.61 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 4.46 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 3.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | -29.2% |
| 1988 | 3.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 3.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | -12.8% |
| 1990 | 2.28 billion constant 2024 US$ | -26.5% |
| 1991 | 3.78 billion constant 2024 US$ | +66.0% |
| 1992 | 3.39 billion constant 2024 US$ | -10.2% |
| 1993 | 2.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | -38.5% |
| 1994 | 2.76 billion constant 2024 US$ | +32.2% |
| 1995 | 2.01 billion constant 2024 US$ | -27.3% |
| 1996 | 2.31 billion constant 2024 US$ | +15.1% |
| 1997 | 2.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | -6.9% |
| 1998 | 2.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | -16.3% |
| 2000 | 1.87 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 2.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | +32.7% |
| 2002 | 2.40 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 730.45 million constant 2024 US$ | -69.5% |
| 2004 | 1.03 billion constant 2024 US$ | +40.8% |
| 2005 | 2.29 billion constant 2024 US$ | +123.0% |
| 2006 | 1.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | -27.2% |
| 2007 | 1.43 billion constant 2024 US$ | -14.2% |
| 2008 | 1.96 billion constant 2024 US$ | +36.8% |
| 2009 | 2.58 billion constant 2024 US$ | +31.5% |
| 2010 | 2.47 billion constant 2024 US$ | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 3.13 billion constant 2024 US$ | +26.9% |
| 2012 | 1.51 billion constant 2024 US$ | -51.8% |
| 2013 | 2.43 billion constant 2024 US$ | +61.1% |
| 2014 | 2.99 billion constant 2024 US$ | +23.0% |
| 2015 | 3.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | +19.0% |
| 2016 | 2.82 billion constant 2024 US$ | -20.7% |
| 2017 | 3.23 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 2.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | -28.0% |
| 2019 | 2.30 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | -23.0% |
| 2021 | 2.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | +51.3% |
| 2022 | 2.63 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 2.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | -14.9% |
| 2024 | 2.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.6% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 2.11 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 807.30 million constant 2024 US$, 2.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 2.11 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$, 1.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.72 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.75 billion constant 2024 US$ | 7.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.46 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.78 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.84 billion constant 2024 US$ | 730.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 2.58 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.51 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.29 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in India?
- Foreign aid received in India was 2.11 billion 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 10.24 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1967.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 730.45 million constant 2024 US$ in 2003.
- How does India rank for foreign aid received?
- India ranks 22nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.