Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Lesotho
Lesotho: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 215.24 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ▲ Rising
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Lesotho, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Lesotho is 215.24 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.7% on the previous year and up 75.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Lesotho peaked at 383.48 million constant 2024 US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 19.01 million constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
That places Lesotho 96th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 65 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 84.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 19.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 129.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 122.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 68.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 196.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 256.16 million constant 2024 US$ | 205.20 million constant 2024 US$ | 304.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 166.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 49.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 235.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 112.84 million constant 2024 US$ | 66.40 million constant 2024 US$ | 153.31 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 214.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 105.30 million constant 2024 US$ | 383.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 189.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 164.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 215.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 93 East Timor 235.98 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 94 Netherlands Antilles 232.19 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 95 Angola 225.65 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 97 Comoros 197.36 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 98 Palau 193.91 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 99 Costa Rica 178.52 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.77 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6724 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5102 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.4131 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Lesotho?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Lesotho was 215.24 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 383.48 million constant 2024 US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.01 million constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Lesotho rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Lesotho ranks 96th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.