Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Myanmar
Myanmar: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 1.07 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.07 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
44th
of 178 countries
All-time high
3.31 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2013
All-time low
45.59 million constant 2024 US$
in 1996
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Myanmar, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Myanmar is 1.07 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and down 24.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Myanmar peaked at 3.31 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 45.59 million constant 2024 US$, in 1996.
Myanmar ranks 44th of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 336.25 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 193.21 million constant 2024 US$ | -42.5% |
| 1962 | 255.72 million constant 2024 US$ | +32.4% |
| 1963 | 347.91 million constant 2024 US$ | +36.1% |
| 1964 | 175.39 million constant 2024 US$ | -49.6% |
| 1965 | 136.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.1% |
| 1966 | 125.74 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.0% |
| 1967 | 90.66 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.9% |
| 1968 | 106.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.1% |
| 1969 | 184.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +74.0% |
| 1970 | 151.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.2% |
| 1971 | 242.37 million constant 2024 US$ | +60.5% |
| 1972 | 225.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.9% |
| 1973 | 271.78 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.5% |
| 1974 | 240.88 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.4% |
| 1975 | 202.52 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.9% |
| 1976 | 229.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.2% |
| 1977 | 319.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +39.3% |
| 1978 | 543.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +70.3% |
| 1979 | 779.51 million constant 2024 US$ | +43.3% |
| 1980 | 638.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.1% |
| 1981 | 577.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.6% |
| 1982 | 698.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +21.1% |
| 1983 | 691.42 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 592.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.4% |
| 1985 | 750.63 million constant 2024 US$ | +26.8% |
| 1986 | 601.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.9% |
| 1987 | 467.56 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.2% |
| 1988 | 500.17 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 209.98 million constant 2024 US$ | -58.0% |
| 1990 | 213.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 217.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 122.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -43.7% |
| 1993 | 102.77 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.0% |
| 1994 | 150.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +46.4% |
| 1995 | 130.77 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.1% |
| 1996 | 45.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -65.1% |
| 1997 | 77.30 million constant 2024 US$ | +69.5% |
| 1998 | 104.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +35.0% |
| 1999 | 97.74 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 125.65 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.6% |
| 2001 | 154.17 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.7% |
| 2002 | 157.12 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 153.84 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 149.54 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 171.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.6% |
| 2006 | 166.39 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 212.68 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.8% |
| 2008 | 573.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +169.5% |
| 2009 | 383.30 million constant 2024 US$ | -33.1% |
| 2010 | 372.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 370.11 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 486.88 million constant 2024 US$ | +31.6% |
| 2013 | 3.31 billion constant 2024 US$ | +578.9% |
| 2014 | 1.41 billion constant 2024 US$ | -57.3% |
| 2015 | 1.27 billion constant 2024 US$ | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 1.64 billion constant 2024 US$ | +28.8% |
| 2017 | 1.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 2.08 billion constant 2024 US$ | +17.2% |
| 2020 | 2.82 billion constant 2024 US$ | +35.7% |
| 2021 | 1.47 billion constant 2024 US$ | -47.8% |
| 2022 | 1.02 billion constant 2024 US$ | -30.8% |
| 2023 | 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ | +11.7% |
| 2024 | 1.07 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.7% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 1.07 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 807.30 million constant 2024 US$, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 1.07 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 155.43 million constant 2024 US$, 6.9× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Myanmar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +578.9% | 486.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 3.31 billion constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 195.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 90.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 347.91 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 320.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 151.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 779.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 572.74 million constant 2024 US$ | 209.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 750.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 126.21 million constant 2024 US$ | 45.59 million constant 2024 US$ | 217.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 224.73 million constant 2024 US$ | 125.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 573.16 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.44 billion constant 2024 US$ | 370.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 3.31 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.50 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.02 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.82 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 41 Benin 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 42 Philippines 1.13 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 43 Mali 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 45 Sri Lanka 1.06 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 46 Papua New Guinea 1.06 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 47 Morocco 1.03 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Myanmar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 25.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 73.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.8 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Myanmar?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Myanmar was 1.07 billion 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 3.31 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.59 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996.
- How does Myanmar rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Myanmar ranks 44th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.