Net official development assistance and official aid received in Malta
Malta: Net official development assistance and official aid received was 7.64 million constant 2023 US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
7.64 million constant 2023 US$
Change on year
down 39.1%
World rank
157th
of 179 countries
All-time high
199.80 million constant 2023 US$
in 1964
All-time low
-9.33 million constant 2023 US$
in 1989
Years of data
45
1960–2004
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Malta, 1960–2004
Source: Development Assistance Committee - OECD, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2023 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net official development assistance and official aid received in Malta is 7.64 million constant 2023 US$, measured in 2004.
The figure is down 39.1% on the previous year and down 89.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net official development assistance and official aid received in Malta peaked at 199.80 million constant 2023 US$ in 1964 and was at its lowest, -9.33 million constant 2023 US$, in 1989.
Malta ranks 157th of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Malta, year by year
| Year | constant 2023 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 141.71 million constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 108.44 million constant 2023 US$ | -23.5% |
| 1962 | 94.21 million constant 2023 US$ | -13.1% |
| 1963 | 181.62 million constant 2023 US$ | +92.8% |
| 1964 | 199.80 million constant 2023 US$ | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 157.94 million constant 2023 US$ | -21.0% |
| 1966 | 159.12 million constant 2023 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 145.18 million constant 2023 US$ | -8.8% |
| 1968 | 165.57 million constant 2023 US$ | +14.0% |
| 1969 | 138.08 million constant 2023 US$ | -16.6% |
| 1970 | 162.38 million constant 2023 US$ | +17.6% |
| 1971 | 114.51 million constant 2023 US$ | -29.5% |
| 1972 | 95.05 million constant 2023 US$ | -17.0% |
| 1973 | 161.76 million constant 2023 US$ | +70.2% |
| 1974 | 111.93 million constant 2023 US$ | -30.8% |
| 1975 | 149.22 million constant 2023 US$ | +33.3% |
| 1976 | 134.12 million constant 2023 US$ | -10.1% |
| 1977 | 123.71 million constant 2023 US$ | -7.8% |
| 1978 | 132.60 million constant 2023 US$ | +7.2% |
| 1979 | 146.04 million constant 2023 US$ | +10.1% |
| 1980 | 42.80 million constant 2023 US$ | -70.7% |
| 1981 | 160.51 million constant 2023 US$ | +275.0% |
| 1982 | 80.08 million constant 2023 US$ | -50.1% |
| 1983 | 136.89 million constant 2023 US$ | +70.9% |
| 1984 | 34.87 million constant 2023 US$ | -74.5% |
| 1985 | 53.31 million constant 2023 US$ | +52.9% |
| 1986 | 15.63 million constant 2023 US$ | -70.7% |
| 1987 | -2.70 million constant 2023 US$ | -117.3% |
| 1988 | -5.09 million constant 2023 US$ | +88.4% |
| 1989 | -9.33 million constant 2023 US$ | +83.4% |
| 1990 | 8.64 million constant 2023 US$ | -192.5% |
| 1991 | 34.59 million constant 2023 US$ | +300.5% |
| 1992 | 6.38 million constant 2023 US$ | -81.6% |
| 1993 | 52.33 million constant 2023 US$ | +719.9% |
| 1994 | 72.61 million constant 2023 US$ | +38.8% |
| 1995 | 15.44 million constant 2023 US$ | -78.7% |
| 1996 | 106.10 million constant 2023 US$ | +587.2% |
| 1997 | 35.87 million constant 2023 US$ | -66.2% |
| 1998 | 34.69 million constant 2023 US$ | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 40.72 million constant 2023 US$ | +17.4% |
| 2000 | 39.02 million constant 2023 US$ | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 3.19 million constant 2023 US$ | -91.8% |
| 2002 | 18.80 million constant 2023 US$ | +490.2% |
| 2003 | 12.54 million constant 2023 US$ | -33.3% |
| 2004 | 7.64 million constant 2023 US$ | -39.1% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 7.64 million constant 2023 US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.05 million constant 2023 US$, 48% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Malta's 7.64 million constant 2023 US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 480.07 million constant 2023 US$, 2% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net official development assistance and official aid received in Malta changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +719.9% | 6.38 million constant 2023 US$ | 52.33 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1996 | +587.2% | 15.44 million constant 2023 US$ | 106.10 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 2002 | +490.2% | 3.19 million constant 2023 US$ | 18.80 million constant 2023 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 149.17 million constant 2023 US$ | 94.21 million constant 2023 US$ | 199.80 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 133.13 million constant 2023 US$ | 95.05 million constant 2023 US$ | 162.38 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 50.70 million constant 2023 US$ | -9.33 million constant 2023 US$ | 160.51 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.74 million constant 2023 US$ | 6.38 million constant 2023 US$ | 106.10 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.24 million constant 2023 US$ | 3.19 million constant 2023 US$ | 39.02 million constant 2023 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 154 Singapore 10.59 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 155 Hong Kong 8.73 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 156 Oman 7.88 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 158 Bahamas 6.62 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 159 Malaysia 6.58 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 160 United Arab Emirates 6.43 million constant 2023 US$ compare
More reference data data for Malta
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0404 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0227 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0192 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0043 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net official development assistance and official aid received in Malta?
- Net official development assistance and official aid received in Malta was 7.64 million constant 2023 US$ in 2004, 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 199.80 million constant 2023 US$ in 1964.
- What is the lowest net official development assistance and official aid received recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.33 million constant 2023 US$ in 1989.
- How does Malta rank for net official development assistance and official aid received?
- Malta ranks 157th out of 179 countries with data for 2004.
- Is net official development assistance and official aid received rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.