Foreign aid received in Namibia
Namibia: Foreign aid received was 338.51 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ▲ Rising
Foreign aid received in Namibia, 1972–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received in Namibia stood at 338.51 million constant 2024 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.4% on the previous year and up 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Namibia peaked at 371.69 million constant 2024 US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 34,731 constant 2024 US$, in 1983.
That places Namibia 82nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 42 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 107,057 constant 2024 US$ | 107,057 constant 2024 US$ | 107,057 constant 2024 US$ | 1 |
| 1980s | 39.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 34,731 constant 2024 US$ | 111.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 254.28 million constant 2024 US$ | 206.56 million constant 2024 US$ | 299.99 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 238.61 million constant 2024 US$ | 153.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 371.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 251.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 172.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 319.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 276.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 200.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 353.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 79 Nicaragua 367.08 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 80 Venezuela 365.39 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 81 Gambia 356.91 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
- 85 Albania 303.12 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Namibia
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5417 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0961 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.7156 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7944 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2035 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 202.75 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Namibia?
- Foreign aid received in Namibia was 338.51 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 371.69 million constant 2024 US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,731 constant 2024 US$ in 1983.
- How does Namibia rank for foreign aid received?
- Namibia ranks 82nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Namibia 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.