Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in South Korea
South Korea: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was -52.38 million constant 2024 US$ in 1999. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in South Korea, 1960–1999
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in South Korea is -52.38 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 1999.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 196.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in South Korea peaked at 2.19 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1969 and was at its lowest, -149.46 million constant 2024 US$, in 1997.
South Korea ranks 175th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.82 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.31 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.19 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | 334.22 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.95 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 102.58 million constant 2024 US$ | -30.84 million constant 2024 US$ | 586.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -50.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -149.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 47.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 172 Cayman Islands -2.75 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 173 Bermuda -5.45 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 174 Aruba -13.41 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 176 Saudi Arabia -106.09 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 177 China -321.86 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 178 Vietnam -463.23 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in South Korea?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in South Korea was -52.38 million constant 2024 US$ in 1999, 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.19 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1969.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -149.46 million constant 2024 US$ in 1997.
- How does South Korea rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- South Korea ranks 175th out of 178 countries with data for 1999.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 196.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.