Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Cambodia
Cambodia: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 1.64 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Cambodia, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Cambodia is 1.64 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 102.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Cambodia peaked at 1.64 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 681,385 constant 2024 US$, in 1978.
That places Cambodia 28th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 132.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 72.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 224.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 370.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 681,385 constant 2024 US$ | 1.50 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 146.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 34.22 million constant 2024 US$ | 698.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 377.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 73.10 million constant 2024 US$ | 604.93 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 583.56 million constant 2024 US$ | 496.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 701.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 807.31 million constant 2024 US$ | 660.47 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.51 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.30 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.64 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 25 Iraq 1.80 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 26 South Sudan 1.73 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 27 Lebanon 1.72 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 29 South Africa 1.61 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 30 Malawi 1.60 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 31 Rwanda 1.55 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Cambodia
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.9428 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.33 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0108 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3573 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Cambodia?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Cambodia was 1.64 billion 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 Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.64 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 681,385 constant 2024 US$ in 1978.
- How does Cambodia rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Cambodia ranks 28th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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.