Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Nigeria
Nigeria: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 4.13 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Nigeria, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Nigeria stood at 4.13 billion constant 2024 US$.
The figure is up 12.0% on the previous year and up 51.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Nigeria peaked at 13.05 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 72.99 million constant 2024 US$, in 1979.
That places Nigeria 7th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 461.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 171.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 674.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 361.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 72.99 million constant 2024 US$ | 804.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 151.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 85.89 million constant 2024 US$ | 503.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 332.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 227.16 million constant 2024 US$ | 470.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.88 billion constant 2024 US$ | 276.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 13.05 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.87 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.03 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.69 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.74 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 4 Bangladesh 5.10 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 5 Pakistan 4.64 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 6 Palestine 4.33 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 8 Israel 4.10 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 9 Democratic Republic of Congo 3.98 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 10 Tanzania 3.28 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Nigeria?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Nigeria was 4.13 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 13.05 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.99 million constant 2024 US$ in 1979.
- How does Nigeria rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Nigeria ranks 7th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.