Foreign aid received in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Foreign aid received was 879.43 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received in Zimbabwe, 1961–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received in Zimbabwe stood at 879.43 million constant 2024 US$.
The figure is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Zimbabwe peaked at 1.22 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 118,641 constant 2024 US$, in 1961.
That places Zimbabwe 51st out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 118,641 constant 2024 US$ | 122.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 8 |
| 1970s | 18.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 4.93 million constant 2024 US$ | 40.30 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 579.93 million constant 2024 US$ | 422.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 879.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 647.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 331.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 432.90 million constant 2024 US$ | 244.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 891.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 896.16 million constant 2024 US$ | 792.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 941.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 811.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 48 Cameroon 986.57 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 49 Tunisia 967.75 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 50 Moldova 939.24 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 52 Honduras 807.30 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 53 Togo 794.94 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 54 Peru 736.97 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.5886 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.7408 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Zimbabwe?
- Foreign aid received in Zimbabwe was 879.43 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.22 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 118,641 constant 2024 US$ in 1961.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for foreign aid received?
- Zimbabwe ranks 51st out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.