Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Botswana
Botswana: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 80.63 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Botswana, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Botswana is 80.63 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 71.6% on the previous year and down 31.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Botswana peaked at 863.49 million constant 2024 US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 42.15 million constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
That places Botswana 126th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 105.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 42.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 169.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 189.08 million constant 2024 US$ | 112.07 million constant 2024 US$ | 283.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 283.04 million constant 2024 US$ | 244.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 328.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 164.41 million constant 2024 US$ | 87.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 246.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 179.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 42.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 863.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 116.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 79.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 184.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 131.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 80.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 284.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 123 Kiribati 86.22 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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- 125 Chile 82.64 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 127 Turkmenistan 79.88 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 128 Saint Lucia 76.41 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 129 Bahrain 75.66 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Botswana?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Botswana was 80.63 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 from governments and private foundations recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 863.49 million constant 2024 US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.15 million constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Botswana rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Botswana ranks 126th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.