Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Jamaica
Jamaica: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 105.19 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Jamaica, 1961–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Jamaica is 105.19 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 19.9% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Jamaica peaked at 508.44 million constant 2024 US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, -21.97 million constant 2024 US$, in 1999.
Jamaica ranks 119th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 89.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 28.32 million constant 2024 US$ | 137.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 152.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 73.56 million constant 2024 US$ | 414.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 411.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 297.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 508.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 172.57 million constant 2024 US$ | -21.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 465.42 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 77.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 24.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 166.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 89.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 38.77 million constant 2024 US$ | 156.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 65.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 105.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 116 Samoa 116.55 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 117 Bhutan 113.68 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 118 Eswatini 105.29 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 120 Cape Verde 101.56 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 121 Tuvalu 100.92 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 122 Slovenia 92.76 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Jamaica?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Jamaica was 105.19 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 508.44 million constant 2024 US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.97 million constant 2024 US$ in 1999.
- How does Jamaica rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Jamaica ranks 119th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.