Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Bahamas
Bahamas: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 6.51 million constant 2024 US$ in 1995. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Bahamas, 1960–1995
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
Bahamas recorded 6.51 million constant 2024 US$ for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in 1995.
That represents a change of up 356.6% on the previous year and up 221.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Bahamas peaked at 26.63 million constant 2024 US$ in 1984 and was at its lowest, -491,546 constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
Bahamas ranks 161st of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 975,661 constant 2024 US$ | -491,546 constant 2024 US$ | 5.20 million constant 2024 US$ | 8 |
| 1970s | 2.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 603,588 constant 2024 US$ | 8.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.32 million constant 2024 US$ | 26.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.43 million constant 2024 US$ | 6.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
- 158 Anguilla 8.17 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 159 Oman 8.08 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 160 Grenada 7.99 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 162 Antigua and Barbuda 5.92 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 163 Kuwait 5.26 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 164 United Arab Emirates 5.20 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Bahamas
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3796 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.9409 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.934 °C (2026)
- Civil liberties rating 2 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6825 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.288 °C (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Bahamas?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Bahamas was 6.51 million constant 2024 US$ in 1995, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 26.63 million constant 2024 US$ in 1984.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was -491,546 constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Bahamas rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Bahamas ranks 161st out of 178 countries with data for 1995.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations. 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.