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
Latest (2024)
283.67 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
88th
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.04 billion constant 2024 US$
in 1961
All-time low
-23.80 million constant 2024 US$
in 1976
Years of data
65
1960–2024
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$, in 1976.
That places Iran 88th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Iran, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 200.13 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | +420.5% |
| 1962 | 437.81 million constant 2024 US$ | -58.0% |
| 1963 | 207.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -52.6% |
| 1964 | 25.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -87.5% |
| 1965 | 181.75 million constant 2024 US$ | +601.2% |
| 1966 | 100.58 million constant 2024 US$ | -44.7% |
| 1967 | 298.39 million constant 2024 US$ | +196.7% |
| 1968 | 70.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -76.2% |
| 1969 | 103.96 million constant 2024 US$ | +46.5% |
| 1970 | 142.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.1% |
| 1971 | 58.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -59.1% |
| 1972 | 61.42 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1973 | -21.74 million constant 2024 US$ | -135.4% |
| 1974 | 37.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -272.9% |
| 1975 | 3.05 million constant 2024 US$ | -91.9% |
| 1976 | -23.80 million constant 2024 US$ | -879.3% |
| 1977 | 96.53 million constant 2024 US$ | -505.7% |
| 1978 | 640.51 million constant 2024 US$ | +563.5% |
| 1979 | 12.87 million constant 2024 US$ | -98.0% |
| 1980 | 54.59 million constant 2024 US$ | +324.2% |
| 1981 | 19.39 million constant 2024 US$ | -64.5% |
| 1982 | 11.76 million constant 2024 US$ | -39.4% |
| 1983 | 145.55 million constant 2024 US$ | +1137.8% |
| 1984 | 36.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -75.3% |
| 1985 | 46.66 million constant 2024 US$ | +29.6% |
| 1986 | 61.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +31.9% |
| 1987 | 140.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +128.7% |
| 1988 | 151.32 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 175.05 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.7% |
| 1990 | 220.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +26.1% |
| 1991 | 304.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.8% |
| 1992 | 198.24 million constant 2024 US$ | -34.8% |
| 1993 | 226.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.1% |
| 1994 | 200.10 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.5% |
| 1995 | 203.59 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 173.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.8% |
| 1997 | 255.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +47.6% |
| 1998 | 221.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.6% |
| 1999 | 217.39 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 184.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.0% |
| 2001 | 173.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 179.82 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 183.24 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 236.02 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.8% |
| 2005 | 130.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -44.8% |
| 2006 | 146.63 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.6% |
| 2007 | 117.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.6% |
| 2008 | 108.64 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.9% |
| 2009 | 105.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 121.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.7% |
| 2011 | 115.30 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 156.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +35.4% |
| 2013 | 136.56 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 96.42 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.4% |
| 2015 | 135.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +40.9% |
| 2016 | 150.92 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 165.75 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 186.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 234.59 million constant 2024 US$ | +25.8% |
| 2020 | 261.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 311.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.1% |
| 2022 | 323.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 248.08 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.3% |
| 2024 | 283.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 283.67 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 207.35 million constant 2024 US$, 1.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 283.67 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 662.25 million constant 2024 US$, 43% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +1137.8% | 11.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 145.55 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1976 | -879.3% | 3.05 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.80 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1965 | +601.2% | 25.92 million constant 2024 US$ | 181.75 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1978 | +563.5% | 96.53 million constant 2024 US$ | 640.51 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1977 | +505.7% | -23.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 96.53 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1961 | +420.5% | 200.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$ |
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
- 91 Congo 249.25 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
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.