Net official development assistance and official aid received in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Net official development assistance and official aid received was 3.06 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.06 billion constant 2023 US$
Change on year
down 25.2%
World rank
10th
of 179 countries
All-time high
7.43 billion constant 2023 US$
in 2011
All-time low
4.74 million constant 2023 US$
in 1986
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Afghanistan, 1960–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee - OECD, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2023 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net official development assistance and official aid received in Afghanistan is 3.06 billion constant 2023 US$, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.2% on the previous year and down 44.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net official development assistance and official aid received in Afghanistan peaked at 7.43 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4.74 million constant 2023 US$, in 1986.
That places Afghanistan 10th out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | constant 2023 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 136.68 million constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 268.41 million constant 2023 US$ | +96.4% |
| 1962 | 129.12 million constant 2023 US$ | -51.9% |
| 1963 | 276.78 million constant 2023 US$ | +114.4% |
| 1964 | 339.51 million constant 2023 US$ | +22.7% |
| 1965 | 378.86 million constant 2023 US$ | +11.6% |
| 1966 | 342.81 million constant 2023 US$ | -9.5% |
| 1967 | 276.87 million constant 2023 US$ | -19.2% |
| 1968 | 190.18 million constant 2023 US$ | -31.3% |
| 1969 | 172.31 million constant 2023 US$ | -9.4% |
| 1970 | 185.96 million constant 2023 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1971 | 276.40 million constant 2023 US$ | +48.6% |
| 1972 | 315.57 million constant 2023 US$ | +14.2% |
| 1973 | 288.31 million constant 2023 US$ | -8.6% |
| 1974 | 225.38 million constant 2023 US$ | -21.8% |
| 1975 | 274.01 million constant 2023 US$ | +21.6% |
| 1976 | 279.55 million constant 2023 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 297.76 million constant 2023 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1978 | 235.57 million constant 2023 US$ | -20.9% |
| 1979 | 271.71 million constant 2023 US$ | +15.3% |
| 1980 | 73.03 million constant 2023 US$ | -73.1% |
| 1981 | 57.49 million constant 2023 US$ | -21.3% |
| 1982 | 26.72 million constant 2023 US$ | -53.5% |
| 1983 | 39.14 million constant 2023 US$ | +46.5% |
| 1984 | 18.84 million constant 2023 US$ | -51.9% |
| 1985 | 45.85 million constant 2023 US$ | +143.4% |
| 1986 | 4.74 million constant 2023 US$ | -89.7% |
| 1987 | 99.16 million constant 2023 US$ | +1991.7% |
| 1988 | 143.26 million constant 2023 US$ | +44.5% |
| 1989 | 279.90 million constant 2023 US$ | +95.4% |
| 1990 | 219.76 million constant 2023 US$ | -21.5% |
| 1991 | 816.74 million constant 2023 US$ | +271.6% |
| 1992 | 335.39 million constant 2023 US$ | -58.9% |
| 1993 | 368.07 million constant 2023 US$ | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 365.74 million constant 2023 US$ | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 293.87 million constant 2023 US$ | -19.7% |
| 1996 | 238.30 million constant 2023 US$ | -18.9% |
| 1997 | 362.57 million constant 2023 US$ | +52.1% |
| 1998 | 259.69 million constant 2023 US$ | -28.4% |
| 1999 | 232.11 million constant 2023 US$ | -10.6% |
| 2000 | 234.93 million constant 2023 US$ | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 748.38 million constant 2023 US$ | +218.5% |
| 2002 | 2.00 billion constant 2023 US$ | +167.2% |
| 2003 | 2.18 billion constant 2023 US$ | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 2.99 billion constant 2023 US$ | +36.9% |
| 2005 | 3.76 billion constant 2023 US$ | +25.8% |
| 2006 | 3.74 billion constant 2023 US$ | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 5.88 billion constant 2023 US$ | +57.1% |
| 2008 | 5.59 billion constant 2023 US$ | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 7.33 billion constant 2023 US$ | +31.1% |
| 2010 | 7.01 billion constant 2023 US$ | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 7.43 billion constant 2023 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 7.23 billion constant 2023 US$ | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 5.47 billion constant 2023 US$ | -24.4% |
| 2014 | 5.37 billion constant 2023 US$ | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 4.97 billion constant 2023 US$ | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 4.75 billion constant 2023 US$ | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 4.38 billion constant 2023 US$ | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 4.18 billion constant 2023 US$ | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 4.68 billion constant 2023 US$ | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 4.62 billion constant 2023 US$ | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 4.85 billion constant 2023 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 4.09 billion constant 2023 US$ | -15.7% |
| 2023 | 3.06 billion constant 2023 US$ | -25.2% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 3.06 billion constant 2023 US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.39 billion constant 2023 US$, 2.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 3.06 billion constant 2023 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 480.07 million constant 2023 US$, 6.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net official development assistance and official aid received in Afghanistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +1991.7% | 4.74 million constant 2023 US$ | 99.16 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1991 | +271.6% | 219.76 million constant 2023 US$ | 816.74 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 2001 | +218.5% | 234.93 million constant 2023 US$ | 748.38 million constant 2023 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 251.15 million constant 2023 US$ | 129.12 million constant 2023 US$ | 378.86 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 265.02 million constant 2023 US$ | 185.96 million constant 2023 US$ | 315.57 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 78.81 million constant 2023 US$ | 4.74 million constant 2023 US$ | 279.90 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 349.22 million constant 2023 US$ | 219.76 million constant 2023 US$ | 816.74 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.45 billion constant 2023 US$ | 234.93 million constant 2023 US$ | 7.33 billion constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.55 billion constant 2023 US$ | 4.18 billion constant 2023 US$ | 7.43 billion constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.16 billion constant 2023 US$ | 3.06 billion constant 2023 US$ | 4.85 billion constant 2023 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 7 Pakistan 3.96 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 8 Palestine 3.62 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 9 Nigeria 3.60 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 11 Tanzania 3.06 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 12 Mozambique 2.93 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 13 Jordan 2.83 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8991 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4362 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.38 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net official development assistance and official aid received in Afghanistan?
- Net official development assistance and official aid received in Afghanistan was 3.06 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2023, according to Development Assistance Committee - OECD, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net official development assistance and official aid received recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 7.43 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest net official development assistance and official aid received recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.74 million constant 2023 US$ in 1986.
- How does Afghanistan rank for net official development assistance and official aid received?
- Afghanistan ranks 10th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net official development assistance and official aid received rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Development Assistance Committee - OECD, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net official development assistance and official aid received. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net official development assistance, expressed in US dollars and adjusted for inflation.