Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in East Timor
East Timor: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 235.98 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in East Timor, 1961–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in East Timor stood at 235.98 million constant 2024 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in East Timor peaked at 449.50 million constant 2024 US$ in 2000 and was at its lowest, 27,869 constant 2024 US$, in 1995.
East Timor ranks 93rd of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 3.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 22.83 million constant 2024 US$ | 2 |
| 1970s | 803,402 constant 2024 US$ | 31,383 constant 2024 US$ | 1.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 691,243 constant 2024 US$ | 41,121 constant 2024 US$ | 1.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 31.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 27,869 constant 2024 US$ | 309.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 311.17 million constant 2024 US$ | 225.24 million constant 2024 US$ | 449.50 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 259.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 223.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 299.75 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 254.71 million constant 2024 US$ | 234.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 279.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
- 90 North Macedonia 252.76 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 91 Congo 249.25 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 92 Algeria 241.36 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 94 Netherlands Antilles 232.19 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 95 Angola 225.65 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 96 Lesotho 215.24 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for East Timor
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.1155 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2038 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.05 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2379 °C (2025)
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- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in East Timor?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in East Timor was 235.98 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 East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 449.50 million constant 2024 US$ in 2000.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,869 constant 2024 US$ in 1995.
- How does East Timor rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- East Timor ranks 93rd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Timor 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.