Foreign aid received in Nauru
Nauru: Foreign aid received was 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received in Nauru, 1975–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received in Nauru is 46.27 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 22.9% on the previous year and up 108.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Nauru peaked at 59.45 million constant 2024 US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 40,182 constant 2024 US$, in 1977.
That places Nauru 134th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 48,019 constant 2024 US$ | 40,182 constant 2024 US$ | 61,814 constant 2024 US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 124,309 constant 2024 US$ | 45,661 constant 2024 US$ | 381,989 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 313,598 constant 2024 US$ | 17.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.93 million constant 2024 US$ | 5.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 36.47 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 22.21 million constant 2024 US$ | 59.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.17 million constant 2024 US$ | 31.30 million constant 2024 US$ | 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
- 131 Montserrat 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 132 Saint Helena 53.68 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 133 Uruguay 49.25 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 135 Belize 43.04 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 136 Gabon 42.75 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 137 Azerbaijan 38.30 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Nauru
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Democracy 7 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 3 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Nauru?
- Foreign aid received in Nauru was 46.27 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 Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 59.45 million constant 2024 US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,182 constant 2024 US$ in 1977.
- How does Nauru rank for foreign aid received?
- Nauru ranks 134th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru 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.