Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mauritius

Mauritius: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 68.67 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
68.67 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 29.9%
World rank
130th
of 178 countries
All-time high
354.40 million constant 2024 US$
in 2020
All-time low
-20.19 million constant 2024 US$
in 2003
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mauritius, 1960–2024

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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 Mauritius is 68.67 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.9% on the previous year and up 66.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mauritius peaked at 354.40 million constant 2024 US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, -20.19 million constant 2024 US$, in 2003.

That places Mauritius 130th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 47.09 million constant 2024 US$ 6.22 million constant 2024 US$ 101.04 million constant 2024 US$ 10
1970s 88.40 million constant 2024 US$ 49.50 million constant 2024 US$ 139.41 million constant 2024 US$ 10
1980s 110.11 million constant 2024 US$ 77.73 million constant 2024 US$ 149.33 million constant 2024 US$ 10
1990s 61.92 million constant 2024 US$ 24.28 million constant 2024 US$ 138.34 million constant 2024 US$ 10
2000s 53.49 million constant 2024 US$ -20.19 million constant 2024 US$ 164.09 million constant 2024 US$ 10
2010s 96.14 million constant 2024 US$ 16.92 million constant 2024 US$ 187.24 million constant 2024 US$ 10
2020s 167.59 million constant 2024 US$ 68.67 million constant 2024 US$ 354.40 million constant 2024 US$ 5

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 127 Turkmenistan 79.88 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  2. 128 Saint Lucia 76.41 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  3. 129 Bahrain 75.66 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  4. 131 Montserrat 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  5. 132 Saint Helena 53.68 million constant 2024 US$ compare
  6. 133 Uruguay 49.25 million constant 2024 US$ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mauritius?
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mauritius was 68.67 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 Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 354.40 million constant 2024 US$ in 2020.
What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was -20.19 million constant 2024 US$ in 2003.
How does Mauritius rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
Mauritius ranks 130th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is up 66.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritius 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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Indicator
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations
Unit
constant 2024 US$
Source
OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
185 places, 9,847 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

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.