Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malaysia
Malaysia: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 26.48 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malaysia, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malaysia stood at 26.48 million constant 2024 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 140.1% on the previous year and down 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malaysia peaked at 646.46 million constant 2024 US$ in 1984 and was at its lowest, -294.87 million constant 2024 US$, in 1996.
That places Malaysia 144th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 196.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 114.08 million constant 2024 US$ | 261.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 257.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 191.55 million constant 2024 US$ | 344.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 384.21 million constant 2024 US$ | 186.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 646.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 133.11 million constant 2024 US$ | -294.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 526.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 123.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 38.22 million constant 2024 US$ | 246.18 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -66.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 52.53 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.37 million constant 2024 US$ | 11.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 36.47 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 141 Saint Kitts and Nevis 31.76 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 142 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 31.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 143 Niue 28.77 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 145 Thailand 20.25 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 147 Turks and Caicos Islands 16.96 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malaysia?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Malaysia was 26.48 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 646.46 million constant 2024 US$ in 1984.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -294.87 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996.
- How does Malaysia rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Malaysia ranks 144th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.