Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Iran
Iran: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 283.67 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Iran, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Iran stood at 283.67 million constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of up 14.3% on the previous year and up 194.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Iran peaked at 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1961 and was at its lowest, -23.80 million constant 2024 US$, in 1976.
That places Iran 88th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 266.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 25.92 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 100.73 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 640.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 84.26 million constant 2024 US$ | 11.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 175.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 222.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 173.41 million constant 2024 US$ | 304.16 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 156.59 million constant 2024 US$ | 105.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 236.02 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 149.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 96.42 million constant 2024 US$ | 234.59 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 285.55 million constant 2024 US$ | 248.08 million constant 2024 US$ | 323.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 85 Albania 303.12 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 86 Armenia 300.01 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 87 Libya 290.21 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
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More reference data data for Iran
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.08 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2419 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.27 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 4,030 2010 = 100 (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Iran?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Iran was 283.67 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1961.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.80 million constant 2024 US$ in 1976.
- How does Iran rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Iran ranks 88th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.