Foreign aid received in Nauru
Nauru: Foreign aid received was 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
46.27 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 22.9%
World rank
134th
of 178 countries
All-time high
59.45 million constant 2024 US$
in 2019
All-time low
40,182 constant 2024 US$
in 1977
Years of data
48
1975–2024
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$, in 1977.
That places Nauru 134th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Nauru, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 42,060 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1977 | 40,182 constant 2024 US$ | -4.5% |
| 1979 | 61,814 constant 2024 US$ | +53.8% |
| 1980 | 90,072 constant 2024 US$ | +45.7% |
| 1981 | 49,251 constant 2024 US$ | -45.3% |
| 1982 | 45,661 constant 2024 US$ | -7.3% |
| 1983 | 62,912 constant 2024 US$ | +37.8% |
| 1984 | 72,132 constant 2024 US$ | +14.7% |
| 1985 | 163,720 constant 2024 US$ | +127.0% |
| 1986 | 128,035 constant 2024 US$ | -21.8% |
| 1987 | 153,175 constant 2024 US$ | +19.6% |
| 1988 | 381,989 constant 2024 US$ | +149.4% |
| 1989 | 96,147 constant 2024 US$ | -74.8% |
| 1990 | 313,598 constant 2024 US$ | +226.2% |
| 1991 | 706,769 constant 2024 US$ | +125.4% |
| 1992 | 706,333 constant 2024 US$ | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 750,969 constant 2024 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 17.72 million constant 2024 US$ | +2259.4% |
| 1995 | 4.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -75.1% |
| 1996 | 5.33 million constant 2024 US$ | +21.1% |
| 1997 | 4.64 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.0% |
| 1998 | 4.52 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 7.88 million constant 2024 US$ | +74.5% |
| 2000 | 5.67 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.1% |
| 2001 | 18.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +224.8% |
| 2002 | 27.45 million constant 2024 US$ | +49.1% |
| 2003 | 30.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 22.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.7% |
| 2005 | 12.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -42.1% |
| 2006 | 25.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +95.3% |
| 2007 | 31.53 million constant 2024 US$ | +24.6% |
| 2008 | 36.47 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 28.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.6% |
| 2010 | 28.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 32.50 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 31.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 26.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 22.21 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.3% |
| 2015 | 36.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +63.5% |
| 2016 | 26.06 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.2% |
| 2017 | 28.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 41.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +46.1% |
| 2019 | 59.45 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.8% |
| 2020 | 31.30 million constant 2024 US$ | -47.3% |
| 2021 | 34.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 36.53 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 37.64 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.9% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 15.28 million constant 2024 US$, 3.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 155.43 million constant 2024 US$, 30% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in Nauru changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +2259.4% | 750,969 constant 2024 US$ | 17.72 million constant 2024 US$ |
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
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 0.1454 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0018 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2246 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 2.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 2.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 0.1454 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0006 (2050)
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.