Net official development assistance and official aid received in Malaysia
Malaysia: Net official development assistance and official aid received was 6.58 million constant 2023 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.58 million constant 2023 US$
Change on year
down 46.2%
World rank
159th
of 179 countries
All-time high
659.65 million constant 2023 US$
in 1984
All-time low
-310.39 million constant 2023 US$
in 1996
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Malaysia, 1960–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee - OECD, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2023 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net official development assistance and official aid received in Malaysia is 6.58 million constant 2023 US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 46.2% on the previous year and up 109.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net official development assistance and official aid received in Malaysia peaked at 659.65 million constant 2023 US$ in 1984 and was at its lowest, -310.39 million constant 2023 US$, in 1996.
Malaysia ranks 159th of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | constant 2023 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 147.97 million constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 200.64 million constant 2023 US$ | +35.6% |
| 1962 | 196.78 million constant 2023 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1963 | 109.74 million constant 2023 US$ | -44.2% |
| 1964 | 157.15 million constant 2023 US$ | +43.2% |
| 1965 | 196.68 million constant 2023 US$ | +25.2% |
| 1966 | 250.57 million constant 2023 US$ | +27.4% |
| 1967 | 181.86 million constant 2023 US$ | -27.4% |
| 1968 | 216.83 million constant 2023 US$ | +19.2% |
| 1969 | 225.39 million constant 2023 US$ | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 202.32 million constant 2023 US$ | -10.2% |
| 1971 | 279.29 million constant 2023 US$ | +38.0% |
| 1972 | 299.86 million constant 2023 US$ | +7.4% |
| 1973 | 216.59 million constant 2023 US$ | -27.8% |
| 1974 | 275.46 million constant 2023 US$ | +27.2% |
| 1975 | 347.04 million constant 2023 US$ | +26.0% |
| 1976 | 222.61 million constant 2023 US$ | -35.9% |
| 1977 | 236.50 million constant 2023 US$ | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 192.61 million constant 2023 US$ | -18.6% |
| 1979 | 279.38 million constant 2023 US$ | +45.0% |
| 1980 | 292.94 million constant 2023 US$ | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 336.37 million constant 2023 US$ | +14.8% |
| 1982 | 305.49 million constant 2023 US$ | -9.2% |
| 1983 | 406.17 million constant 2023 US$ | +33.0% |
| 1984 | 659.65 million constant 2023 US$ | +62.4% |
| 1985 | 527.90 million constant 2023 US$ | -20.0% |
| 1986 | 447.07 million constant 2023 US$ | -15.3% |
| 1987 | 491.69 million constant 2023 US$ | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 183.36 million constant 2023 US$ | -62.7% |
| 1989 | 191.27 million constant 2023 US$ | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 535.80 million constant 2023 US$ | +180.1% |
| 1991 | 327.72 million constant 2023 US$ | -38.8% |
| 1992 | 206.72 million constant 2023 US$ | -36.9% |
| 1993 | 192.58 million constant 2023 US$ | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 108.34 million constant 2023 US$ | -43.7% |
| 1995 | 110.72 million constant 2023 US$ | +2.2% |
| 1996 | -310.39 million constant 2023 US$ | -380.3% |
| 1997 | -176.50 million constant 2023 US$ | -43.1% |
| 1998 | 193.14 million constant 2023 US$ | -209.4% |
| 1999 | 131.29 million constant 2023 US$ | -32.0% |
| 2000 | 62.35 million constant 2023 US$ | -52.5% |
| 2001 | 40.33 million constant 2023 US$ | -35.3% |
| 2002 | 106.43 million constant 2023 US$ | +163.9% |
| 2003 | 110.11 million constant 2023 US$ | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 252.10 million constant 2023 US$ | +129.0% |
| 2005 | 36.32 million constant 2023 US$ | -85.6% |
| 2006 | 218.29 million constant 2023 US$ | +501.0% |
| 2007 | 177.20 million constant 2023 US$ | -18.8% |
| 2008 | 133.61 million constant 2023 US$ | -24.6% |
| 2009 | 120.89 million constant 2023 US$ | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 17.99 million constant 2023 US$ | -85.1% |
| 2011 | 50.24 million constant 2023 US$ | +179.3% |
| 2012 | 23.88 million constant 2023 US$ | -52.5% |
| 2013 | -73.19 million constant 2023 US$ | -406.5% |
| 2014 | 27.71 million constant 2023 US$ | -137.9% |
| 2015 | 10.95 million constant 2023 US$ | -60.5% |
| 2016 | -27.06 million constant 2023 US$ | -347.1% |
| 2017 | -5.73 million constant 2023 US$ | -78.8% |
| 2018 | -11.30 million constant 2023 US$ | +97.4% |
| 2019 | 20.75 million constant 2023 US$ | -283.6% |
| 2020 | 19.96 million constant 2023 US$ | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 31.17 million constant 2023 US$ | +56.2% |
| 2022 | 12.22 million constant 2023 US$ | -60.8% |
| 2023 | 6.58 million constant 2023 US$ | -46.2% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 6.58 million constant 2023 US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 214.42 million constant 2023 US$, 3% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 6.58 million constant 2023 US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 125.97 million constant 2023 US$, 5% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net official development assistance and official aid received in Malaysia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +501.0% | 36.32 million constant 2023 US$ | 218.29 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 2013 | -406.5% | 23.88 million constant 2023 US$ | -73.19 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1996 | -380.3% | 110.72 million constant 2023 US$ | -310.39 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 2016 | -347.1% | 10.95 million constant 2023 US$ | -27.06 million constant 2023 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 188.36 million constant 2023 US$ | 109.74 million constant 2023 US$ | 250.57 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 255.17 million constant 2023 US$ | 192.61 million constant 2023 US$ | 347.04 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 384.19 million constant 2023 US$ | 183.36 million constant 2023 US$ | 659.65 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 131.94 million constant 2023 US$ | -310.39 million constant 2023 US$ | 535.80 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 125.76 million constant 2023 US$ | 36.32 million constant 2023 US$ | 252.10 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.42 million constant 2023 US$ | -73.19 million constant 2023 US$ | 50.24 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.48 million constant 2023 US$ | 6.58 million constant 2023 US$ | 31.17 million constant 2023 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 156 Oman 7.88 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 157 Malta 7.64 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 158 Bahamas 6.62 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 160 United Arab Emirates 6.43 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 161 Antigua and Barbuda 5.86 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 162 Trinidad and Tobago 4.95 million constant 2023 US$ compare
More reference data data for Malaysia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5869 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1487 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8098 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net official development assistance and official aid received in Malaysia?
- Net official development assistance and official aid received in Malaysia was 6.58 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 659.65 million constant 2023 US$ in 1984.
- What is the lowest net official development assistance and official aid received recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -310.39 million constant 2023 US$ in 1996.
- How does Malaysia rank for net official development assistance and official aid received?
- Malaysia ranks 159th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net official development assistance and official aid received rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.