Foreign aid received in Uruguay
Uruguay: Foreign aid received was 49.25 million constant 2024 US$ in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received in Uruguay, 1960–2017
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 49.25 million constant 2024 US$ for foreign aid received in 2017.
That represents a change of up 135.7% on the previous year and up 25.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Uruguay peaked at 171.19 million constant 2024 US$ in 1993 and was at its lowest, 14.51 million constant 2024 US$, in 1978.
Uruguay ranks 133rd of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 68.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 18.18 million constant 2024 US$ | 167.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 52.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 14.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 127.55 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 15.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 65.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 77.73 million constant 2024 US$ | 36.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 171.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 21.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 51.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 18.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 98.64 million constant 2024 US$ | 8 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 130 Mauritius 68.67 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 131 Montserrat 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 132 Saint Helena 53.68 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 134 Nauru 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 135 Belize 43.04 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 136 Gabon 42.75 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.51 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Uruguay?
- Foreign aid received in Uruguay was 49.25 million constant 2024 US$ in 2017, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 171.19 million constant 2024 US$ in 1993.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.51 million constant 2024 US$ in 1978.
- How does Uruguay rank for foreign aid received?
- Uruguay ranks 133rd out of 178 countries with data for 2017.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.