Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Niger
Niger: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.14 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 12.8%
World rank
40th
of 178 countries
All-time high
2.22 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2022
All-time low
456,412 constant 2024 US$
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Niger, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Niger is 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 12.8% on the previous year and up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Niger peaked at 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 456,412 constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
Niger ranks 40th of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Niger, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 456,412 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 20.92 million constant 2024 US$ | +4483.9% |
| 1962 | 44.69 million constant 2024 US$ | +113.6% |
| 1963 | 42.31 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.3% |
| 1964 | 123.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +191.5% |
| 1965 | 117.53 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1966 | 178.72 million constant 2024 US$ | +52.1% |
| 1967 | 169.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.3% |
| 1968 | 224.02 million constant 2024 US$ | +32.4% |
| 1969 | 235.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 226.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 271.39 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.9% |
| 1972 | 261.16 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.8% |
| 1973 | 384.83 million constant 2024 US$ | +47.4% |
| 1974 | 658.63 million constant 2024 US$ | +71.1% |
| 1975 | 560.52 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.9% |
| 1976 | 520.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.2% |
| 1977 | 345.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -33.5% |
| 1978 | 492.72 million constant 2024 US$ | +42.5% |
| 1979 | 466.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.3% |
| 1980 | 408.01 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.5% |
| 1981 | 525.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.7% |
| 1982 | 719.86 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.1% |
| 1983 | 498.43 million constant 2024 US$ | -30.8% |
| 1984 | 474.01 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 854.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +80.4% |
| 1986 | 719.69 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.8% |
| 1987 | 702.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 669.46 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1989 | 582.54 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.0% |
| 1990 | 630.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 592.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.1% |
| 1992 | 538.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 529.47 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 535.87 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 377.33 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.6% |
| 1996 | 353.12 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 503.87 million constant 2024 US$ | +42.7% |
| 1998 | 447.85 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 287.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.8% |
| 2000 | 342.83 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.3% |
| 2001 | 447.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.6% |
| 2002 | 483.15 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 671.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +39.0% |
| 2004 | 695.92 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 658.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 666.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 651.46 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 656.28 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 508.90 million constant 2024 US$ | -22.5% |
| 2010 | 744.61 million constant 2024 US$ | +46.3% |
| 2011 | 687.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 974.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.8% |
| 2013 | 843.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 973.40 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 1.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | +10.1% |
| 2017 | 1.44 billion constant 2024 US$ | +24.9% |
| 2018 | 1.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 1.66 billion constant 2024 US$ | +12.3% |
| 2020 | 2.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | +29.9% |
| 2021 | 1.91 billion constant 2024 US$ | -11.8% |
| 2022 | 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 1.31 billion constant 2024 US$ | -40.9% |
| 2024 | 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ | -12.8% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 billion constant 2024 US$, 74% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 933.00 million constant 2024 US$, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Niger changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +4483.9% | 456,412 constant 2024 US$ | 20.92 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1964 | +191.5% | 42.31 million constant 2024 US$ | 123.35 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 115.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 456,412 constant 2024 US$ | 235.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 418.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 226.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 658.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 615.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 408.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 854.90 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 479.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 287.41 million constant 2024 US$ | 630.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 578.40 million constant 2024 US$ | 342.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 695.92 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | 687.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.66 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.75 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.14 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More reference data data for Niger
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2425 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8132 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3983 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.1 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Niger?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Niger was 1.14 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 456,412 constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Niger rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Niger ranks 40th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.