Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Guyana
Guyana: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 158.31 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Guyana, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 158.31 million constant 2024 US$ for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.8% on the previous year and up 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Guyana peaked at 353.64 million constant 2024 US$ in 1997 and was at its lowest, 26.86 million constant 2024 US$, in 1984.
That places Guyana 108th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 88.84 million constant 2024 US$ | 49.90 million constant 2024 US$ | 136.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 77.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 41.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 125.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 61.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 26.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 141.53 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 161.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 89.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 353.64 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 114.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 76.22 million constant 2024 US$ | 161.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 102.47 million constant 2024 US$ | 37.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 149.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 143.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 56.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 213.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 105 Eritrea 162.84 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 106 Guinea-Bissau 162.36 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 107 Cuba 161.97 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 109 Wallis and Futuna 153.40 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 110 Djibouti 153.09 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 111 Tonga 147.88 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Guyana
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5186 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.373 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.2 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.0337 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Guyana?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Guyana was 158.31 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 353.64 million constant 2024 US$ in 1997.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.86 million constant 2024 US$ in 1984.
- How does Guyana rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Guyana ranks 108th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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.