Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Taiwan
Taiwan: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 8.47 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Taiwan, 1960–1996
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
Taiwan recorded 8.47 million constant 2024 US$ for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in 1996.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 444.9% on the previous year and up 137.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Taiwan peaked at 905.25 million constant 2024 US$ in 1961 and was at its lowest, -104.68 million constant 2024 US$, in 1973.
That places Taiwan 157th out of 178 countries with data for 1996, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Taiwan, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 831.43 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 905.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.9% |
| 1962 | 620.08 million constant 2024 US$ | -31.5% |
| 1963 | 603.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 397.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -34.2% |
| 1965 | 438.88 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.5% |
| 1966 | 508.89 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.0% |
| 1967 | 410.67 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.3% |
| 1968 | 310.39 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.4% |
| 1969 | 131.15 million constant 2024 US$ | -57.7% |
| 1970 | 62.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -52.7% |
| 1971 | 62.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.4% |
| 1972 | 33.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -46.0% |
| 1973 | -104.68 million constant 2024 US$ | -411.6% |
| 1974 | -67.06 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.9% |
| 1975 | -71.32 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1976 | -68.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1977 | 73.62 million constant 2024 US$ | -208.3% |
| 1978 | 31.56 million constant 2024 US$ | -57.1% |
| 1979 | 14.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -54.7% |
| 1980 | -13.90 million constant 2024 US$ | -197.3% |
| 1981 | 19.57 million constant 2024 US$ | -240.8% |
| 1982 | -13.39 million constant 2024 US$ | -168.4% |
| 1983 | 24.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -284.4% |
| 1984 | 20.12 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.5% |
| 1985 | -23.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -215.3% |
| 1986 | -22.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.7% |
| 1987 | -17.81 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.3% |
| 1988 | -13.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.1% |
| 1989 | 3.67 million constant 2024 US$ | -127.1% |
| 1990 | 57.94 million constant 2024 US$ | +1480.8% |
| 1991 | 4.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -93.1% |
| 1992 | 6.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +57.0% |
| 1993 | 10.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +62.5% |
| 1994 | 6.49 million constant 2024 US$ | -36.7% |
| 1995 | -2.45 million constant 2024 US$ | -137.8% |
| 1996 | 8.47 million constant 2024 US$ | -444.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Taiwan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +1480.8% | 3.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 57.94 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1996 | +444.9% | -2.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 8.47 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1973 | -411.6% | 33.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -104.68 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 515.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 131.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 905.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | -3.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -104.68 million constant 2024 US$ | 73.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | -3.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.20 million constant 2024 US$ | 24.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 57.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
- 154 North Korea 13.03 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 155 Singapore 13.02 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 156 Suriname 12.24 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 158 Anguilla 8.17 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 159 Oman 8.08 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 160 Grenada 7.99 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Taiwan
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3236 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 46.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 360.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4506 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 2,013 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 85.74 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Taiwan?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in Taiwan was 8.47 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996, 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 905.25 million constant 2024 US$ in 1961.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was -104.68 million constant 2024 US$ in 1973.
- How does Taiwan rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- Taiwan ranks 157th out of 178 countries with data for 1996.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 137.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.