Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in China
China: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was -321.86 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in China, 1979–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
China recorded -321.86 million constant 2024 US$ for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in 2024.
The figure is down 36.5% on the previous year and up 57.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in China peaked at 3.93 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1993 and was at its lowest, -790.77 million constant 2024 US$, in 2017.
That places China 177th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 44.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 44.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 1 |
| 1980s | 1.84 billion constant 2024 US$ | 163.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 3.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.66 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.93 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.63 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.18 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.21 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -247.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -790.77 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.17 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -283.99 million constant 2024 US$ | -362.82 million constant 2024 US$ | -190.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 174 Aruba -13.41 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 175 South Korea -52.38 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 176 Saudi Arabia -106.09 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 178 Vietnam -463.23 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.34 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in China?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in China was -321.86 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 3.93 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1993.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -790.77 million constant 2024 US$ in 2017.
- How does China rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- China ranks 177th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.