Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Libya
Libya: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 290.21 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Libya, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Libya is 290.21 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.6% on the previous year and up 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Libya peaked at 733.43 million constant 2024 US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4.40 million constant 2024 US$, in 1993.
That places Libya 87th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 165.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 13.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 385.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 34.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 6.59 million constant 2024 US$ | 76.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 45.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 10.07 million constant 2024 US$ | 293.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.40 million constant 2024 US$ | 4.40 million constant 2024 US$ | 13.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.41 million constant 2024 US$ | 22.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 80.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 282.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 9.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 733.43 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 330.61 million constant 2024 US$ | 290.21 million constant 2024 US$ | 370.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 84 Dominican Republic 325.41 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 85 Albania 303.12 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 86 Armenia 300.01 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 88 Iran 283.67 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
More reference data data for Libya
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1917 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4458 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.51 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0933 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.15 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 289.41 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Libya?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Libya was 290.21 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 733.43 million constant 2024 US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.40 million constant 2024 US$ in 1993.
- How does Libya rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Libya ranks 87th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.