Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Seychelles
Seychelles: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 16.92 million constant 2024 US$ in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Seychelles, 1960–2017
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2017, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Seychelles stood at 16.92 million constant 2024 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 142.5% on the previous year and up 150.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Seychelles peaked at 91.82 million constant 2024 US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 5.57 million constant 2024 US$, in 1962.
That places Seychelles 148th out of 178 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 5.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 26.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 54.00 million constant 2024 US$ | 36.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 72.37 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 49.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 37.10 million constant 2024 US$ | 69.61 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 14.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 61.73 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 6.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 91.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.68 million constant 2024 US$ | 6.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 36.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Seychelles?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Seychelles was 16.92 million constant 2024 US$ in 2017, 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 Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 91.82 million constant 2024 US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.57 million constant 2024 US$ in 1962.
- How does Seychelles rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Seychelles ranks 148th out of 178 countries with data for 2017.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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.