Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Liberia
Liberia: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 463.44 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Liberia, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Liberia is 463.44 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.3% on the previous year and down 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Liberia peaked at 1.48 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 54.73 million constant 2024 US$, in 1973.
Liberia ranks 70th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 214.10 million constant 2024 US$ | 78.07 million constant 2024 US$ | 575.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 106.16 million constant 2024 US$ | 54.73 million constant 2024 US$ | 233.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 239.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 111.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 352.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 176.33 million constant 2024 US$ | 106.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 271.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 467.17 million constant 2024 US$ | 66.21 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.43 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 877.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 586.41 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 582.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 463.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 731.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Liberia?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Liberia was 463.44 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.48 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.73 million constant 2024 US$ in 1973.
- How does Liberia rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Liberia ranks 70th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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.