Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Congo
Congo: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 249.25 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Congo, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Congo is 249.25 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 46.3% on the previous year and up 129.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Congo peaked at 1.71 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 243,962 constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
That places Congo 91st out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 101.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 243,962 constant 2024 US$ | 195.99 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 184.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 112.50 million constant 2024 US$ | 284.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 230.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 158.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 302.73 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 292.33 million constant 2024 US$ | 97.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 609.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 343.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 55.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.71 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 273.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 102.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 384.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 212.74 million constant 2024 US$ | 759.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 88 Iran 283.67 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 89 Solomon Islands 282.79 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 90 North Macedonia 252.76 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 92 Algeria 241.36 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 93 East Timor 235.98 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 94 Netherlands Antilles 232.19 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Congo?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Congo was 249.25 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.71 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 243,962 constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Congo rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Congo ranks 91st out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.