Net official development assistance and aid received in North Korea
North Korea: Net official development assistance and aid received was 14.42 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
14.42 million
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
152nd
of 179 countries
All-time high
438.51 million
in 2002
All-time low
8.16 million
in 1994
Years of data
40
1978–2023
Net official development assistance and aid received in North Korea, 1978–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
North Korea recorded 14.42 million for net official development assistance and aid received in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and down 85.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net official development assistance and aid received in North Korea peaked at 438.51 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 8.16 million, in 1994.
North Korea ranks 152nd of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net official development assistance and aid received in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 156.87 million | — |
| 1985 | 14.92 million | -90.5% |
| 1986 | 12.09 million | -19.0% |
| 1987 | 30.15 million | +149.4% |
| 1988 | 16.04 million | -46.8% |
| 1989 | 14.91 million | -7.1% |
| 1990 | 12.55 million | -15.8% |
| 1991 | 13.50 million | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 15.38 million | +13.9% |
| 1993 | 20.92 million | +36.0% |
| 1994 | 8.16 million | -61.0% |
| 1995 | 17.40 million | +113.2% |
| 1996 | 36.45 million | +109.5% |
| 1997 | 142.96 million | +292.2% |
| 1998 | 167.42 million | +17.1% |
| 1999 | 339.62 million | +102.9% |
| 2000 | 130.54 million | -61.6% |
| 2001 | 214.46 million | +64.3% |
| 2002 | 438.51 million | +104.5% |
| 2003 | 194.26 million | -55.7% |
| 2004 | 221.88 million | +14.2% |
| 2005 | 111.93 million | -49.6% |
| 2006 | 67.53 million | -39.7% |
| 2007 | 119.75 million | +77.3% |
| 2008 | 263.44 million | +120.0% |
| 2009 | 74.99 million | -71.5% |
| 2010 | 80.72 million | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 113.77 million | +40.9% |
| 2012 | 96.45 million | -15.2% |
| 2013 | 102.02 million | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 142.51 million | +39.7% |
| 2015 | 150.32 million | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 138.99 million | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 142.05 million | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 127.44 million | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 142.56 million | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 136.22 million | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 21.42 million | -84.3% |
| 2022 | 14.24 million | -33.5% |
| 2023 | 14.42 million | +1.3% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 14.42 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.39 billion, 1% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 14.42 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 125.97 million, 11% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 156.87 million | 156.87 million | 156.87 million | 1 |
| 1980s | 17.62 million | 12.09 million | 30.15 million | 5 |
| 1990s | 77.44 million | 8.16 million | 339.62 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 183.73 million | 67.53 million | 438.51 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 123.68 million | 80.72 million | 150.32 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.58 million | 14.24 million | 136.22 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
- 149 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 21.28 million compare
- 150 Turks and Caicos Islands 16.47 million compare
- 151 Barbados 16.05 million compare
- 153 Equatorial Guinea 11.66 million compare
- 154 Singapore 10.59 million compare
- 155 Hong Kong 8.73 million compare
More reference data data for North Korea
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 91.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 245.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 325.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3562 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 6,873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 11.62 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net official development assistance and aid received in North Korea?
- Net official development assistance and aid received in North Korea was 14.42 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net official development assistance and aid received recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 438.51 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest net official development assistance and aid received recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.16 million in 1994.
- How does North Korea rank for net official development assistance and aid received?
- North Korea ranks 152nd out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net official development assistance and aid received rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net official development assistance and aid received. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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