Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 516.34 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Sierra Leone, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Sierra Leone is 516.34 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and down 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Sierra Leone peaked at 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 47.71 million constant 2024 US$, in 1970.
Sierra Leone ranks 66th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 94.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 58.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 173.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 81.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 47.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 154.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 190.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 135.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 231.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 224.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 96.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 404.92 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 486.54 million constant 2024 US$ | 298.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 632.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 662.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 443.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 653.47 million constant 2024 US$ | 503.08 million constant 2024 US$ | 942.04 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 63 Laos 544.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 64 French Polynesia 534.06 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 65 Brazil 532.72 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 67 Guatemala 484.90 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 68 New Caledonia 478.38 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 69 Mongolia 468.92 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1247 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8874 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2824 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1314 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.1178 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 771.75 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Sierra Leone?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Sierra Leone was 516.34 million 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 1.10 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.71 million constant 2024 US$ in 1970.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Sierra Leone ranks 66th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.