Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Philippines
Philippines: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 1.13 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Philippines, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Philippines stood at 1.13 billion constant 2024 US$.
The figure is down 37.8% on the previous year and up 47.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Philippines peaked at 1.89 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 123.48 million constant 2024 US$, in 2011.
Philippines ranks 42nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Philippines, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 479.02 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 166.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -65.1% |
| 1962 | 249.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +49.4% |
| 1963 | 181.89 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.1% |
| 1964 | 572.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +214.7% |
| 1965 | 711.50 million constant 2024 US$ | +24.3% |
| 1966 | 338.30 million constant 2024 US$ | -52.5% |
| 1967 | 606.42 million constant 2024 US$ | +79.3% |
| 1968 | 436.85 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.0% |
| 1969 | 517.18 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.4% |
| 1970 | 289.48 million constant 2024 US$ | -44.0% |
| 1971 | 419.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +44.8% |
| 1972 | 813.91 million constant 2024 US$ | +94.2% |
| 1973 | 927.72 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.0% |
| 1974 | 618.39 million constant 2024 US$ | -33.3% |
| 1975 | 682.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.4% |
| 1976 | 663.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1977 | 656.45 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.1% |
| 1978 | 740.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.8% |
| 1979 | 701.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.3% |
| 1980 | 703.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 806.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +14.5% |
| 1982 | 794.82 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 999.68 million constant 2024 US$ | +25.8% |
| 1984 | 874.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.5% |
| 1985 | 1.00 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 1.62 billion constant 2024 US$ | +61.9% |
| 1987 | 1.13 billion constant 2024 US$ | -30.7% |
| 1988 | 1.01 billion constant 2024 US$ | -9.9% |
| 1989 | 1.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.5% |
| 1990 | 1.58 billion constant 2024 US$ | +36.1% |
| 1991 | 1.31 billion constant 2024 US$ | -16.9% |
| 1992 | 1.89 billion constant 2024 US$ | +43.6% |
| 1993 | 1.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | -11.0% |
| 1994 | 1.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | -34.1% |
| 1995 | 958.45 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.4% |
| 1996 | 964.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 760.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -21.1% |
| 1998 | 761.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 743.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 680.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 724.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 694.66 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 734.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 528.68 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.0% |
| 2005 | 647.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +22.6% |
| 2006 | 663.96 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 676.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 190.72 million constant 2024 US$ | -71.8% |
| 2009 | 432.27 million constant 2024 US$ | +126.7% |
| 2010 | 683.36 million constant 2024 US$ | +58.1% |
| 2011 | 123.48 million constant 2024 US$ | -81.9% |
| 2012 | 193.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +56.6% |
| 2013 | 339.36 million constant 2024 US$ | +75.5% |
| 2014 | 765.05 million constant 2024 US$ | +125.4% |
| 2015 | 608.55 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.5% |
| 2016 | 434.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.7% |
| 2017 | 241.90 million constant 2024 US$ | -44.3% |
| 2018 | 585.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +141.9% |
| 2019 | 834.29 million constant 2024 US$ | +42.6% |
| 2020 | 1.37 billion constant 2024 US$ | +64.2% |
| 2021 | 1.49 billion constant 2024 US$ | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 1.57 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 1.82 billion constant 2024 US$ | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 1.13 billion constant 2024 US$ | -37.8% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 1.13 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 207.35 million constant 2024 US$, 5.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 1.13 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 155.43 million constant 2024 US$, 7.3× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +214.7% | 181.89 million constant 2024 US$ | 572.44 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 426.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 166.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 711.50 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 651.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 289.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 927.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.01 billion constant 2024 US$ | 703.74 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.62 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.18 billion constant 2024 US$ | 743.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.89 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 597.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 190.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 734.22 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 480.85 million constant 2024 US$ | 123.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 834.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.13 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.82 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More reference data data for Philippines
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 10.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 67.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Philippines?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Philippines was 1.13 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 1.89 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 123.48 million constant 2024 US$ in 2011.
- How does Philippines rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Philippines ranks 42nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.