Foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Germany
Germany: Foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations was 26.15 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Germany, 1960–2025
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Germany stood at 26.15 billion constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of down 21.3% on the previous year and up 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Germany peaked at 42.54 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.71 billion constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
Germany ranks 2nd of 50 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.69 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.71 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.95 billion constant 2024 US$ | 9.05 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.58 billion constant 2024 US$ | 8.94 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | 8.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | 11.62 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.78 billion constant 2024 US$ | 9.42 billion constant 2024 US$ | 15.27 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | 15.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 31.21 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.23 billion constant 2024 US$ | 26.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | 42.54 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 28.26 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 3 United Kingdom 15.29 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 4 France 13.18 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 5 Japan 12.98 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.25 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Germany?
- Foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Germany was 26.15 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2025, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 42.54 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.71 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Germany rank for foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations. 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.