Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Gabon
Gabon: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 42.75 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Gabon, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 42.75 million constant 2024 US$ for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.1% on the previous year and down 61.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Gabon peaked at 265.17 million constant 2024 US$ in 1994 and was at its lowest, -10.85 million constant 2024 US$, in 2003.
Gabon ranks 136th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 76.31 million constant 2024 US$ | 212,450 constant 2024 US$ | 137.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 148.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 90.91 million constant 2024 US$ | 227.31 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 175.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 108.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 240.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 150.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 60.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 265.17 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.11 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 116.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.84 million constant 2024 US$ | 48.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 127.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 80.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 42.75 million constant 2024 US$ | 147.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 133 Uruguay 49.25 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 134 Nauru 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 135 Belize 43.04 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 137 Azerbaijan 38.30 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 138 Cyprus 35.97 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 139 Argentina 32.06 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4634 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.5583 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Gabon?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Gabon was 42.75 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 265.17 million constant 2024 US$ in 1994.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.85 million constant 2024 US$ in 2003.
- How does Gabon rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Gabon ranks 136th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.