Foreign aid received in Suriname
Suriname: Foreign aid received was 12.24 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received in Suriname, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received in Suriname stood at 12.24 million constant 2024 US$. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of down 72.5% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Suriname peaked at 435.80 million constant 2024 US$ in 1976 and was at its lowest, 12.24 million constant 2024 US$, in 2024.
Suriname ranks 156th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 142.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 34.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 195.64 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 260.74 million constant 2024 US$ | 175.04 million constant 2024 US$ | 435.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 111.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 14.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 314.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 114.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 59.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 170.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 74.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 15.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 168.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 14.04 million constant 2024 US$ | 114.21 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 12.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 60.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
- 153 Dominica 13.64 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 154 North Korea 13.03 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 155 Singapore 13.02 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 157 Taiwan 8.47 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 158 Anguilla 8.17 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 159 Oman 8.08 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Suriname
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.0809 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5543 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3377 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3214 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 1,855 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 Suriname?
- Foreign aid received in Suriname was 12.24 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 Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 435.80 million constant 2024 US$ in 1976.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.24 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024.
- How does Suriname rank for foreign aid received?
- Suriname ranks 156th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname 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.