Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mexico
Mexico: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 707.58 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
707.58 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 52.9%
World rank
56th
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.12 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2011
All-time low
-131.03 million constant 2024 US$
in 1964
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mexico, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mexico is 707.58 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 52.9% on the previous year and down 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mexico peaked at 1.12 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, -131.03 million constant 2024 US$, in 1964.
That places Mexico 56th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mexico, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 60.02 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 675.66 million constant 2024 US$ | +1025.8% |
| 1962 | 306.98 million constant 2024 US$ | -54.6% |
| 1963 | 36.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -88.0% |
| 1964 | -131.03 million constant 2024 US$ | -454.7% |
| 1965 | 390.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -398.4% |
| 1966 | 265.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -32.1% |
| 1967 | 275.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 194.85 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.4% |
| 1969 | 146.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.7% |
| 1970 | 227.18 million constant 2024 US$ | +54.8% |
| 1971 | 123.57 million constant 2024 US$ | -45.6% |
| 1972 | 135.00 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 69.47 million constant 2024 US$ | -48.5% |
| 1974 | 108.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +56.0% |
| 1975 | 87.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.2% |
| 1976 | 81.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.5% |
| 1977 | 60.18 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.7% |
| 1978 | 47.66 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.8% |
| 1979 | 183.53 million constant 2024 US$ | +285.1% |
| 1980 | 165.06 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.1% |
| 1981 | 289.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +75.6% |
| 1982 | 413.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +42.8% |
| 1983 | 374.16 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.6% |
| 1984 | 235.90 million constant 2024 US$ | -37.0% |
| 1985 | 394.86 million constant 2024 US$ | +67.4% |
| 1986 | 526.88 million constant 2024 US$ | +33.4% |
| 1987 | 335.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -36.4% |
| 1988 | 312.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.8% |
| 1989 | 202.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.1% |
| 1990 | 284.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +40.6% |
| 1991 | 438.27 million constant 2024 US$ | +53.9% |
| 1992 | 468.68 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 675.96 million constant 2024 US$ | +44.2% |
| 1994 | 562.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.8% |
| 1995 | 342.63 million constant 2024 US$ | -39.0% |
| 1996 | 291.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.0% |
| 1997 | 146.12 million constant 2024 US$ | -49.8% |
| 1998 | 92.05 million constant 2024 US$ | -37.0% |
| 1999 | 97.48 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 19.72 million constant 2024 US$ | -79.8% |
| 2001 | 181.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +820.3% |
| 2002 | 230.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.0% |
| 2003 | 171.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.7% |
| 2004 | 182.82 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 285.38 million constant 2024 US$ | +56.1% |
| 2006 | 335.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 168.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -49.7% |
| 2008 | 213.98 million constant 2024 US$ | +26.8% |
| 2009 | 262.47 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.7% |
| 2010 | 547.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +108.7% |
| 2011 | 1.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | +104.6% |
| 2012 | 522.04 million constant 2024 US$ | -53.4% |
| 2013 | 654.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +25.3% |
| 2014 | 914.80 million constant 2024 US$ | +39.9% |
| 2015 | 453.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -50.4% |
| 2016 | 996.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +119.4% |
| 2017 | 903.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.3% |
| 2018 | 643.95 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.7% |
| 2019 | 621.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 849.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +36.6% |
| 2021 | 591.06 million constant 2024 US$ | -30.4% |
| 2022 | 531.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.1% |
| 2023 | 462.68 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.9% |
| 2024 | 707.58 million constant 2024 US$ | +52.9% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 707.58 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 207.35 million constant 2024 US$, 3.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 707.58 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 105.19 million constant 2024 US$, 6.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mexico changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +1025.8% | 60.02 million constant 2024 US$ | 675.66 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2001 | +820.3% | 19.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 181.46 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1964 | -454.7% | 36.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -131.03 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1965 | +398.4% | -131.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 390.97 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 222.24 million constant 2024 US$ | -131.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 675.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 112.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 47.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 227.18 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 325.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 165.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 526.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 339.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 92.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 675.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 205.21 million constant 2024 US$ | 19.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 335.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 737.84 million constant 2024 US$ | 453.92 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 628.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 462.68 million constant 2024 US$ | 849.16 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 53 Togo 794.94 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 54 Peru 736.97 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 55 Marshall Islands 710.23 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 57 Micronesia (country) 666.80 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 58 Egypt 662.25 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 59 Guinea 656.68 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Mexico
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 84.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 157.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.55 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mexico?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Mexico was 707.58 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -131.03 million constant 2024 US$ in 1964.
- How does Mexico rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Mexico ranks 56th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.