Foreign aid received in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Foreign aid received was 162.98 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received in Vanuatu, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received in Vanuatu is 162.98 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.3% on the previous year and up 66.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Vanuatu peaked at 215.86 million constant 2024 US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1.84 million constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
That places Vanuatu 104th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.84 million constant 2024 US$ | 31.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 68.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 28.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 131.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 78.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 60.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 105.30 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 43.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 78.37 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.92 million constant 2024 US$ | 52.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 123.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 126.20 million constant 2024 US$ | 83.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 215.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 156.77 million constant 2024 US$ | 130.07 million constant 2024 US$ | 170.55 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 101 Bolivia 171.67 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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- 103 Croatia 164.70 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 105 Eritrea 162.84 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 106 Guinea-Bissau 162.36 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 107 Cuba 161.97 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Vanuatu?
- Foreign aid received in Vanuatu was 162.98 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 Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 215.86 million constant 2024 US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.84 million constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Vanuatu rank for foreign aid received?
- Vanuatu ranks 104th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.