Net official development assistance and official aid received in Nigeria
Nigeria: Net official development assistance and official aid received was 3.60 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.60 billion constant 2023 US$
Change on year
down 22.2%
World rank
9th
of 179 countries
All-time high
12.68 billion constant 2023 US$
in 2006
All-time low
70.94 million constant 2023 US$
in 1979
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Nigeria, 1960–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee - OECD, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2023 US$.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 3.60 billion constant 2023 US$ for net official development assistance and official aid received in 2023.
That represents a change of down 22.2% on the previous year and up 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net official development assistance and official aid received in Nigeria peaked at 12.68 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 70.94 million constant 2023 US$, in 1979.
That places Nigeria 9th out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | constant 2023 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 362.67 million constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 321.21 million constant 2023 US$ | -11.4% |
| 1962 | 290.74 million constant 2023 US$ | -9.5% |
| 1963 | 165.73 million constant 2023 US$ | -43.0% |
| 1964 | 383.70 million constant 2023 US$ | +131.5% |
| 1965 | 646.65 million constant 2023 US$ | +68.5% |
| 1966 | 547.88 million constant 2023 US$ | -15.3% |
| 1967 | 558.54 million constant 2023 US$ | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 556.10 million constant 2023 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1969 | 597.41 million constant 2023 US$ | +7.4% |
| 1970 | 776.21 million constant 2023 US$ | +29.9% |
| 1971 | 665.92 million constant 2023 US$ | -14.2% |
| 1972 | 494.40 million constant 2023 US$ | -25.8% |
| 1973 | 407.25 million constant 2023 US$ | -17.6% |
| 1974 | 328.39 million constant 2023 US$ | -19.4% |
| 1975 | 309.52 million constant 2023 US$ | -5.7% |
| 1976 | 196.03 million constant 2023 US$ | -36.7% |
| 1977 | 144.27 million constant 2023 US$ | -26.4% |
| 1978 | 119.45 million constant 2023 US$ | -17.2% |
| 1979 | 70.94 million constant 2023 US$ | -40.6% |
| 1980 | 83.24 million constant 2023 US$ | +17.3% |
| 1981 | 106.84 million constant 2023 US$ | +28.4% |
| 1982 | 92.37 million constant 2023 US$ | -13.5% |
| 1983 | 112.05 million constant 2023 US$ | +21.3% |
| 1984 | 94.01 million constant 2023 US$ | -16.1% |
| 1985 | 90.88 million constant 2023 US$ | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 122.06 million constant 2023 US$ | +34.3% |
| 1987 | 117.54 million constant 2023 US$ | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 168.48 million constant 2023 US$ | +43.3% |
| 1989 | 493.88 million constant 2023 US$ | +193.1% |
| 1990 | 372.58 million constant 2023 US$ | -24.6% |
| 1991 | 400.92 million constant 2023 US$ | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 365.63 million constant 2023 US$ | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 457.68 million constant 2023 US$ | +25.2% |
| 1994 | 291.50 million constant 2023 US$ | -36.3% |
| 1995 | 267.90 million constant 2023 US$ | -8.1% |
| 1996 | 262.42 million constant 2023 US$ | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 293.00 million constant 2023 US$ | +11.7% |
| 1998 | 305.09 million constant 2023 US$ | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 220.96 million constant 2023 US$ | -27.6% |
| 2000 | 268.53 million constant 2023 US$ | +21.5% |
| 2001 | 271.00 million constant 2023 US$ | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 467.20 million constant 2023 US$ | +72.4% |
| 2003 | 443.73 million constant 2023 US$ | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 743.59 million constant 2023 US$ | +67.6% |
| 2005 | 7.45 billion constant 2023 US$ | +902.2% |
| 2006 | 12.68 billion constant 2023 US$ | +70.1% |
| 2007 | 2.18 billion constant 2023 US$ | -82.8% |
| 2008 | 1.46 billion constant 2023 US$ | -33.1% |
| 2009 | 1.88 billion constant 2023 US$ | +29.2% |
| 2010 | 1.28 billion constant 2023 US$ | -32.1% |
| 2011 | 1.97 billion constant 2023 US$ | +54.1% |
| 2012 | 2.10 billion constant 2023 US$ | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 2.73 billion constant 2023 US$ | +30.1% |
| 2014 | 2.64 billion constant 2023 US$ | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 2.80 billion constant 2023 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 2.95 billion constant 2023 US$ | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 3.91 billion constant 2023 US$ | +32.6% |
| 2018 | 3.70 billion constant 2023 US$ | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 3.70 billion constant 2023 US$ | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 3.72 billion constant 2023 US$ | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 3.67 billion constant 2023 US$ | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 4.62 billion constant 2023 US$ | +26.0% |
| 2023 | 3.60 billion constant 2023 US$ | -22.2% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 3.60 billion constant 2023 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 691.09 million constant 2023 US$, 5.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 3.60 billion constant 2023 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 865.90 million constant 2023 US$, 4.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net official development assistance and official aid received in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +902.2% | 743.59 million constant 2023 US$ | 7.45 billion constant 2023 US$ |
| 1989 | +193.1% | 168.48 million constant 2023 US$ | 493.88 million constant 2023 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 443.06 million constant 2023 US$ | 165.73 million constant 2023 US$ | 646.65 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 351.24 million constant 2023 US$ | 70.94 million constant 2023 US$ | 776.21 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 148.13 million constant 2023 US$ | 83.24 million constant 2023 US$ | 493.88 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 323.77 million constant 2023 US$ | 220.96 million constant 2023 US$ | 457.68 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.78 billion constant 2023 US$ | 268.53 million constant 2023 US$ | 12.68 billion constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.78 billion constant 2023 US$ | 1.28 billion constant 2023 US$ | 3.91 billion constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.90 billion constant 2023 US$ | 3.60 billion constant 2023 US$ | 4.62 billion constant 2023 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 6 Yemen 4.15 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 7 Pakistan 3.96 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 8 Palestine 3.62 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 10 Afghanistan 3.06 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 11 Tanzania 3.06 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 12 Mozambique 2.93 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
More reference data data for Nigeria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 19.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 81.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net official development assistance and official aid received in Nigeria?
- Net official development assistance and official aid received in Nigeria was 3.60 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 12.68 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest net official development assistance and official aid received recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.94 million constant 2023 US$ in 1979.
- How does Nigeria rank for net official development assistance and official aid received?
- Nigeria ranks 9th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net official development assistance and official aid received rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.