Foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Portugal
Portugal: Foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations was 453.26 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
453.26 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 20.7%
World rank
29th
of 50 countries
All-time high
1.41 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2004
All-time low
16.60 million constant 2024 US$
in 1980
Years of data
46
1980–2025
Foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Portugal, 1980–2025
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 453.26 million constant 2024 US$ for foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in 2025.
That represents a change of down 20.7% on the previous year and up 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Portugal peaked at 1.41 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2004 and was at its lowest, 16.60 million constant 2024 US$, in 1980.
Portugal ranks 29th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Portugal, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 16.60 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1981 | 26.06 million constant 2024 US$ | +57.0% |
| 1982 | 18.58 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.7% |
| 1983 | 62.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +236.0% |
| 1984 | 44.09 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.3% |
| 1985 | 52.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.2% |
| 1986 | 83.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +59.3% |
| 1987 | 131.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +56.9% |
| 1988 | 253.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +93.4% |
| 1989 | 329.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +29.6% |
| 1990 | 339.82 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 451.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +32.8% |
| 1992 | 539.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.6% |
| 1993 | 481.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.8% |
| 1994 | 597.66 million constant 2024 US$ | +24.2% |
| 1995 | 443.24 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.8% |
| 1996 | 376.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.0% |
| 1997 | 473.48 million constant 2024 US$ | +25.7% |
| 1998 | 484.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 522.17 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 572.39 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 563.37 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 617.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 493.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.1% |
| 2004 | 1.41 billion constant 2024 US$ | +186.5% |
| 2005 | 500.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -64.6% |
| 2006 | 504.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 533.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 655.62 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 555.31 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.3% |
| 2010 | 733.28 million constant 2024 US$ | +32.0% |
| 2011 | 763.85 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 680.56 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.9% |
| 2013 | 541.65 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.4% |
| 2014 | 474.10 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 398.19 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.0% |
| 2016 | 436.77 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2017 | 467.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 446.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 455.00 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 482.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 484.66 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 508.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 476.87 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.3% |
| 2024 | 571.55 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.9% |
| 2025 | 453.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 453.26 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$, 43% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 453.26 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 581.97 million constant 2024 US$, 78% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +236.0% | 18.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 62.41 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2004 | +186.5% | 493.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.41 billion constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 101.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 16.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 329.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 470.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 339.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 597.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 640.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 493.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.41 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 539.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 398.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 763.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 496.33 million constant 2024 US$ | 453.26 million constant 2024 US$ | 571.55 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 26 New Zealand 682.60 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 27 Luxembourg 649.75 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 28 Romania 514.18 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 30 Czechia 396.91 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 31 Taiwan 378.59 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 32 Greece 331.50 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Portugal?
- Foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations in Portugal was 453.26 million 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.41 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2004.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.60 million constant 2024 US$ in 1980.
- How does Portugal rank for foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations?
- Portugal ranks 29th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is foreign aid given by governments and civil society organizations rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.