Net official development assistance and official aid received in Iran
Iran: Net official development assistance and official aid received was 240.74 million constant 2023 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
240.74 million constant 2023 US$
Change on year
down 23.2%
World rank
100th
of 179 countries
All-time high
1.02 billion constant 2023 US$
in 1961
All-time low
-23.23 million constant 2023 US$
in 1976
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Iran, 1960–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee - OECD, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2023 US$.
Analysis
Iran recorded 240.74 million constant 2023 US$ for net official development assistance and official aid received in 2023.
The figure is down 23.2% on the previous year and up 83.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net official development assistance and official aid received in Iran peaked at 1.02 billion constant 2023 US$ in 1961 and was at its lowest, -23.23 million constant 2023 US$, in 1976.
That places Iran 100th out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Iran, year by year
| Year | constant 2023 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 197.43 million constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 1.02 billion constant 2023 US$ | +414.4% |
| 1962 | 425.98 million constant 2023 US$ | -58.1% |
| 1963 | 201.52 million constant 2023 US$ | -52.7% |
| 1964 | 24.54 million constant 2023 US$ | -87.8% |
| 1965 | 175.57 million constant 2023 US$ | +615.4% |
| 1966 | 95.51 million constant 2023 US$ | -45.6% |
| 1967 | 284.78 million constant 2023 US$ | +198.2% |
| 1968 | 67.32 million constant 2023 US$ | -76.4% |
| 1969 | 101.43 million constant 2023 US$ | +50.7% |
| 1970 | 144.09 million constant 2023 US$ | +42.1% |
| 1971 | 58.26 million constant 2023 US$ | -59.6% |
| 1972 | 59.15 million constant 2023 US$ | +1.5% |
| 1973 | -21.32 million constant 2023 US$ | -136.1% |
| 1974 | 36.88 million constant 2023 US$ | -273.0% |
| 1975 | 2.99 million constant 2023 US$ | -91.9% |
| 1976 | -23.23 million constant 2023 US$ | -877.1% |
| 1977 | 99.08 million constant 2023 US$ | -526.6% |
| 1978 | 635.05 million constant 2023 US$ | +540.9% |
| 1979 | 11.82 million constant 2023 US$ | -98.1% |
| 1980 | 55.65 million constant 2023 US$ | +370.7% |
| 1981 | 18.27 million constant 2023 US$ | -67.2% |
| 1982 | 9.89 million constant 2023 US$ | -45.9% |
| 1983 | 139.11 million constant 2023 US$ | +1306.7% |
| 1984 | 33.90 million constant 2023 US$ | -75.6% |
| 1985 | 44.21 million constant 2023 US$ | +30.4% |
| 1986 | 59.85 million constant 2023 US$ | +35.4% |
| 1987 | 136.38 million constant 2023 US$ | +127.9% |
| 1988 | 146.61 million constant 2023 US$ | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 169.62 million constant 2023 US$ | +15.7% |
| 1990 | 209.97 million constant 2023 US$ | +23.8% |
| 1991 | 294.71 million constant 2023 US$ | +40.4% |
| 1992 | 188.41 million constant 2023 US$ | -36.1% |
| 1993 | 218.58 million constant 2023 US$ | +16.0% |
| 1994 | 193.45 million constant 2023 US$ | -11.5% |
| 1995 | 199.55 million constant 2023 US$ | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 170.53 million constant 2023 US$ | -14.5% |
| 1997 | 252.03 million constant 2023 US$ | +47.8% |
| 1998 | 217.00 million constant 2023 US$ | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 213.03 million constant 2023 US$ | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 181.59 million constant 2023 US$ | -14.8% |
| 2001 | 170.19 million constant 2023 US$ | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 175.82 million constant 2023 US$ | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 178.64 million constant 2023 US$ | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 228.82 million constant 2023 US$ | +28.1% |
| 2005 | 125.67 million constant 2023 US$ | -45.1% |
| 2006 | 141.31 million constant 2023 US$ | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 112.88 million constant 2023 US$ | -20.1% |
| 2008 | 102.98 million constant 2023 US$ | -8.8% |
| 2009 | 99.43 million constant 2023 US$ | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 116.25 million constant 2023 US$ | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 110.07 million constant 2023 US$ | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 150.76 million constant 2023 US$ | +37.0% |
| 2013 | 131.10 million constant 2023 US$ | -13.0% |
| 2014 | 90.04 million constant 2023 US$ | -31.3% |
| 2015 | 131.59 million constant 2023 US$ | +46.1% |
| 2016 | 144.59 million constant 2023 US$ | +9.9% |
| 2017 | 159.96 million constant 2023 US$ | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 180.47 million constant 2023 US$ | +12.8% |
| 2019 | 227.26 million constant 2023 US$ | +25.9% |
| 2020 | 253.28 million constant 2023 US$ | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 302.90 million constant 2023 US$ | +19.6% |
| 2022 | 313.50 million constant 2023 US$ | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 240.74 million constant 2023 US$ | -23.2% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 240.74 million constant 2023 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 214.42 million constant 2023 US$, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 240.74 million constant 2023 US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 480.07 million constant 2023 US$, 50% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net official development assistance and official aid received in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +1306.7% | 9.89 million constant 2023 US$ | 139.11 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1976 | -877.1% | 2.99 million constant 2023 US$ | -23.23 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1965 | +615.4% | 24.54 million constant 2023 US$ | 175.57 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1978 | +540.9% | 99.08 million constant 2023 US$ | 635.05 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1977 | +526.6% | -23.23 million constant 2023 US$ | 99.08 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1961 | +414.4% | 197.43 million constant 2023 US$ | 1.02 billion constant 2023 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 258.97 million constant 2023 US$ | 24.54 million constant 2023 US$ | 1.02 billion constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 100.28 million constant 2023 US$ | -23.23 million constant 2023 US$ | 635.05 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 81.35 million constant 2023 US$ | 9.89 million constant 2023 US$ | 169.62 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 215.73 million constant 2023 US$ | 170.53 million constant 2023 US$ | 294.71 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 151.73 million constant 2023 US$ | 99.43 million constant 2023 US$ | 228.82 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 144.21 million constant 2023 US$ | 90.04 million constant 2023 US$ | 227.26 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 277.61 million constant 2023 US$ | 240.74 million constant 2023 US$ | 313.50 million constant 2023 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 97 East Timor 259.94 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 98 Argentina 259.02 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 99 Solomon Islands 243.66 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 101 Paraguay 223.69 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 102 Djibouti 222.38 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 103 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 221.70 million constant 2023 US$ compare
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net official development assistance and official aid received in Iran?
- Net official development assistance and official aid received in Iran was 240.74 million 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 1.02 billion constant 2023 US$ in 1961.
- What is the lowest net official development assistance and official aid received recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.23 million constant 2023 US$ in 1976.
- How does Iran rank for net official development assistance and official aid received?
- Iran ranks 100th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net official development assistance and official aid received rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.