Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in India
India: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 2.11 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in India, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in India is 2.11 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in India peaked at 10.24 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1967 and was at its lowest, 730.45 million constant 2024 US$, in 2003.
India ranks 22nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.72 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.75 billion constant 2024 US$ | 7.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.46 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.78 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.84 billion constant 2024 US$ | 730.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 2.58 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.51 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.29 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in India?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in India was 2.11 billion 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 10.24 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1967.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 730.45 million constant 2024 US$ in 2003.
- How does India rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- India ranks 22nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.