Foreign aid received in Malawi
Malawi: Foreign aid received was 1.60 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.60 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 9.9%
World rank
30th
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.81 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2017
All-time low
51.12 million constant 2024 US$
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received in Malawi, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received in Malawi is 1.60 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.9% on the previous year and up 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Malawi peaked at 1.81 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 51.12 million constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
Malawi ranks 30th of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 51.12 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 97.64 million constant 2024 US$ | +91.0% |
| 1962 | 132.60 million constant 2024 US$ | +35.8% |
| 1963 | 185.83 million constant 2024 US$ | +40.1% |
| 1964 | 348.36 million constant 2024 US$ | +87.5% |
| 1965 | 339.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.6% |
| 1966 | 291.49 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.1% |
| 1967 | 274.24 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.9% |
| 1968 | 406.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +48.1% |
| 1969 | 239.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -40.9% |
| 1970 | 297.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +24.1% |
| 1971 | 233.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -21.6% |
| 1972 | 247.05 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1973 | 181.58 million constant 2024 US$ | -26.5% |
| 1974 | 222.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.5% |
| 1975 | 283.60 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.5% |
| 1976 | 278.50 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.8% |
| 1977 | 319.60 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.8% |
| 1978 | 340.19 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 415.58 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.2% |
| 1980 | 363.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.4% |
| 1981 | 371.07 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 339.65 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.5% |
| 1983 | 323.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 525.88 million constant 2024 US$ | +62.5% |
| 1985 | 333.31 million constant 2024 US$ | -36.6% |
| 1986 | 446.77 million constant 2024 US$ | +34.0% |
| 1987 | 523.38 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.1% |
| 1988 | 688.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +31.6% |
| 1989 | 787.53 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 820.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 889.60 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.4% |
| 1992 | 882.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 774.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.2% |
| 1994 | 650.45 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.0% |
| 1995 | 601.65 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 676.33 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.4% |
| 1997 | 509.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.7% |
| 1998 | 648.75 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.4% |
| 1999 | 678.89 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 710.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 696.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 616.10 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.6% |
| 2003 | 729.36 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 652.17 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.6% |
| 2005 | 715.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 864.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.8% |
| 2007 | 849.53 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 992.62 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.8% |
| 2009 | 880.30 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 981.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 863.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.1% |
| 2012 | 1.28 billion constant 2024 US$ | +48.1% |
| 2013 | 1.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 1.00 billion constant 2024 US$ | -18.1% |
| 2015 | 1.25 billion constant 2024 US$ | +25.2% |
| 2016 | 1.52 billion constant 2024 US$ | +21.0% |
| 2017 | 1.81 billion constant 2024 US$ | +19.7% |
| 2018 | 1.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | -18.5% |
| 2019 | 1.34 billion constant 2024 US$ | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 1.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | +22.4% |
| 2021 | 1.26 billion constant 2024 US$ | -23.6% |
| 2022 | 1.46 billion constant 2024 US$ | +16.3% |
| 2023 | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | +21.3% |
| 2024 | 1.60 billion constant 2024 US$ | -9.9% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 1.60 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 billion constant 2024 US$, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 1.60 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 933.00 million constant 2024 US$, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 236.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 51.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 406.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 281.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 181.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 415.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 470.41 million constant 2024 US$ | 323.59 million constant 2024 US$ | 787.53 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 713.16 million constant 2024 US$ | 509.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 889.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 770.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 616.10 million constant 2024 US$ | 992.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.28 billion constant 2024 US$ | 863.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.81 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.26 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 27 Lebanon 1.72 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 28 Cambodia 1.64 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 29 South Africa 1.61 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 31 Rwanda 1.55 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 32 Burkina Faso 1.49 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 33 Colombia 1.44 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Malawi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1596 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3426 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5353 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.87 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Malawi?
- Foreign aid received in Malawi was 1.60 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.81 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.12 million constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Malawi rank for foreign aid received?
- Malawi ranks 30th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.