Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Syria
Syria: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 8.16 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Syria, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Syria stood at 8.16 billion constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of down 20.0% on the previous year and up 95.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Syria peaked at 13.62 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 23.24 million constant 2024 US$, in 1963.
That places Syria 2nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 89.04 million constant 2024 US$ | 23.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 192.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.57 billion constant 2024 US$ | 145.31 million constant 2024 US$ | 5.84 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | 202.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 4.96 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 500.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 203.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 158.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 36.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 296.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | 216.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 13.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.73 billion constant 2024 US$ | 8.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | 13.62 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
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More reference data data for Syria
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.3623 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.58 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.329 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2737 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 614.95 2010 = 100 (2019)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Syria?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Syria was 8.16 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 13.62 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.24 million constant 2024 US$ in 1963.
- How does Syria rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Syria ranks 2nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.