Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in UNICEF
UNICEF: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations was 539.86 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ▲ Rising
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in UNICEF, 1968–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in UNICEF is 539.86 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and down 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in UNICEF peaked at 845.67 million constant 2024 US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 86.75 million constant 2024 US$, in 1968.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 57 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 142.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 86.75 million constant 2024 US$ | 197.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 2 |
| 1970s | 322.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 199.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 406.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 521.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 439.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 710.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 626.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 547.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 755.50 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 741.43 million constant 2024 US$ | 621.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 845.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 683.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 632.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 734.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 634.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 516.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 779.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
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More reference data data for UNICEF
- Foreign aid received 539.86 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 539.86 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group 539.86 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid given 887.32 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid given by sector 301.49 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid given for social infrastructure and services 57.57 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid given for emergencies and longer-term development 679.67 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in UNICEF?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations in UNICEF was 539.86 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 UNICEF?
- The highest recorded value was 845.67 million constant 2024 US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations recorded in UNICEF?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.75 million constant 2024 US$ in 1968.
- How does UNICEF rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations?
- UNICEF ranks 3rd out of 7 groups with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations rising or falling in UNICEF?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this UNICEF 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.