Foreign aid received in Saint Helena
Saint Helena: Foreign aid received was 53.68 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received in Saint Helena, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received in Saint Helena stood at 53.68 million constant 2024 US$.
The figure is up 185.9% on the previous year and down 60.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Saint Helena peaked at 188.08 million constant 2024 US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 593,204 constant 2024 US$, in 1961.
Saint Helena ranks 132nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 593,204 constant 2024 US$ | 23.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 9.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 29.77 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 40.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 21.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 93.33 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.90 million constant 2024 US$ | 19.93 million constant 2024 US$ | 41.64 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 20.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 69.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 108.30 million constant 2024 US$ | 61.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 188.08 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.02 million constant 2024 US$ | 18.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 80.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saint Helena
- 129 Bahrain 75.66 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 130 Mauritius 68.67 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 131 Montserrat 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 133 Uruguay 49.25 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 134 Nauru 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 135 Belize 43.04 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Saint Helena
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.0099 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.7284 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.8 °C (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2222 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2374 °C (2025)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 53.68 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 53.68 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group 53.68 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received per capita 10,202 constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Land area in hectares 39,000 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Saint Helena?
- Foreign aid received in Saint Helena was 53.68 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 Saint Helena?
- The highest recorded value was 188.08 million constant 2024 US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Saint Helena?
- The lowest recorded value was 593,204 constant 2024 US$ in 1961.
- How does Saint Helena rank for foreign aid received?
- Saint Helena ranks 132nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Saint Helena?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Helena 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.