Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Cyprus

Cyprus: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 35.97 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1996)
35.97 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 11.0%
World rank
138th
of 178 countries
All-time high
366.00 million constant 2024 US$
in 1977
All-time low
6.66 million constant 2024 US$
in 1968
Years of data
37
1960–1996

Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Cyprus, 1960–1996

0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M1960197819961960: 287.5M constant 2024 US$1961: 216.5M constant 2024 US$1962: 154.5M constant 2024 US$1963: 111.4M constant 2024 US$1964: 44.7M constant 2024 US$1965: 62.4M constant 2024 US$1966: 13.4M constant 2024 US$1967: 10.8M constant 2024 US$1968: 6.7M constant 2024 US$1969: 25.9M constant 2024 US$1970: 45.9M constant 2024 US$1971: 39.9M constant 2024 US$1972: 46.6M constant 2024 US$1973: 43.1M constant 2024 US$1974: 105.5M constant 2024 US$1975: 132.1M constant 2024 US$1976: 234.4M constant 2024 US$1977: 366.0M constant 2024 US$1978: 165.2M constant 2024 US$1979: 91.3M constant 2024 US$1980: 145.8M constant 2024 US$1981: 130.2M constant 2024 US$1982: 87.8M constant 2024 US$1983: 52.3M constant 2024 US$1984: 48.0M constant 2024 US$1985: 99.0M constant 2024 US$1986: 83.8M constant 2024 US$1987: 89.0M constant 2024 US$1988: 87.5M constant 2024 US$1989: 81.9M constant 2024 US$1990: 71.8M constant 2024 US$1991: 71.0M constant 2024 US$1992: 44.7M constant 2024 US$1993: 58.5M constant 2024 US$1994: 74.3M constant 2024 US$1995: 32.4M constant 2024 US$1996: 36.0M constant 2024 US$

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 Cyprus is 35.97 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 1996.

That represents a change of up 11.0% on the previous year and down 57.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Cyprus peaked at 366.00 million constant 2024 US$ in 1977 and was at its lowest, 6.66 million constant 2024 US$, in 1968.

That places Cyprus 138th out of 178 countries with data for 1996, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 93.37 million constant 2024 US$ 6.66 million constant 2024 US$ 287.45 million constant 2024 US$ 10
1970s 127.01 million constant 2024 US$ 39.87 million constant 2024 US$ 366.00 million constant 2024 US$ 10
1980s 90.53 million constant 2024 US$ 47.98 million constant 2024 US$ 145.75 million constant 2024 US$ 10
1990s 55.52 million constant 2024 US$ 32.41 million constant 2024 US$ 74.26 million constant 2024 US$ 7

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 135 Belize 43.04 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  2. 136 Gabon 42.75 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  3. 137 Azerbaijan 38.30 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  4. 139 Argentina 32.06 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  5. 140 Cook Islands 31.92 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  6. 141 Saint Kitts and Nevis 31.76 million constant 2024 US$ compare

See the full ranking of 185 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Cyprus?
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Cyprus was 35.97 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996, 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 Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 366.00 million constant 2024 US$ in 1977.
What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 6.66 million constant 2024 US$ in 1968.
How does Cyprus rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
Cyprus ranks 138th out of 178 countries with data for 1996.
Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cyprus 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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Indicator
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations
Unit
constant 2024 US$
Source
OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
185 places, 9,847 data points, 1960–2024
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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.