Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Maldives
Maldives: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 173.35 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
173.35 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 15.3%
World rank
100th
of 178 countries
All-time high
325.34 million constant 2024 US$
in 2020
All-time low
336,242 constant 2024 US$
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Maldives, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Maldives is 173.35 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.3% on the previous year and up 686.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Maldives peaked at 325.34 million constant 2024 US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 336,242 constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
That places Maldives 100th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Maldives, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 336,242 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 3.02 million constant 2024 US$ | +799.4% |
| 1962 | 5.40 million constant 2024 US$ | +78.5% |
| 1963 | 3.27 million constant 2024 US$ | -39.5% |
| 1964 | 2.98 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.9% |
| 1965 | 1.14 million constant 2024 US$ | -61.6% |
| 1966 | 16.17 million constant 2024 US$ | +1314.9% |
| 1967 | 3.42 million constant 2024 US$ | -78.9% |
| 1968 | 2.40 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.9% |
| 1969 | 1.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -46.0% |
| 1970 | 1.83 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.8% |
| 1971 | 6.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +263.9% |
| 1972 | 4.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -34.7% |
| 1973 | 3.46 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.6% |
| 1974 | 2.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.5% |
| 1975 | 11.55 million constant 2024 US$ | +290.2% |
| 1976 | 12.84 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.1% |
| 1977 | 13.23 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 21.60 million constant 2024 US$ | +63.3% |
| 1979 | 17.27 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.1% |
| 1980 | 53.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +211.5% |
| 1981 | 32.69 million constant 2024 US$ | -39.3% |
| 1982 | 15.21 million constant 2024 US$ | -53.5% |
| 1983 | 26.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +71.0% |
| 1984 | 12.49 million constant 2024 US$ | -52.0% |
| 1985 | 22.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +78.8% |
| 1986 | 33.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +48.2% |
| 1987 | 26.68 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.4% |
| 1988 | 31.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.0% |
| 1989 | 40.14 million constant 2024 US$ | +26.4% |
| 1990 | 22.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -44.6% |
| 1991 | 37.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +68.2% |
| 1992 | 40.04 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 35.46 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.4% |
| 1994 | 32.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.1% |
| 1995 | 58.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +82.7% |
| 1996 | 31.37 million constant 2024 US$ | -46.7% |
| 1997 | 28.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.9% |
| 1998 | 29.95 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 32.85 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 24.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -26.9% |
| 2001 | 31.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.0% |
| 2002 | 28.80 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 20.89 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.5% |
| 2004 | 32.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +54.2% |
| 2005 | 79.69 million constant 2024 US$ | +147.4% |
| 2006 | 40.48 million constant 2024 US$ | -49.2% |
| 2007 | 37.04 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 54.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +47.0% |
| 2009 | 25.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -54.0% |
| 2010 | 55.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +122.1% |
| 2011 | 48.90 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.2% |
| 2012 | 57.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.0% |
| 2013 | 21.27 million constant 2024 US$ | -62.8% |
| 2014 | 22.04 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 26.17 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 24.12 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 52.80 million constant 2024 US$ | +118.9% |
| 2018 | 147.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +178.7% |
| 2019 | 77.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -47.5% |
| 2020 | 325.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +321.4% |
| 2021 | 112.17 million constant 2024 US$ | -65.5% |
| 2022 | 127.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.3% |
| 2023 | 204.58 million constant 2024 US$ | +61.0% |
| 2024 | 173.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.3% |
Maldives compared with similar countries
- Maldives's 173.35 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 207.35 million constant 2024 US$, 84% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Maldives's 173.35 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for South Asia, which is 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$, 15% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Maldives changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +1314.9% | 1.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 16.17 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1961 | +799.4% | 336,242 constant 2024 US$ | 3.02 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 336,242 constant 2024 US$ | 16.17 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 21.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 29.42 million constant 2024 US$ | 12.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 53.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 22.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 58.90 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 20.89 million constant 2024 US$ | 79.69 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 21.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 147.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 188.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 112.17 million constant 2024 US$ | 325.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
- 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
- 101 Bolivia 171.67 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 102 Georgia 166.58 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 103 Croatia 164.70 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Maldives
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0011 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0011 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 1.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 0.012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 0.0004 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Maldives?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Maldives was 173.35 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 Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 325.34 million constant 2024 US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 336,242 constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Maldives rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Maldives ranks 100th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is up 686.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives 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.