Net official development assistance and official aid received in Syria
Syria: Net official development assistance and official aid received was 9.21 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
9.21 billion constant 2023 US$
Change on year
up 13.4%
World rank
2nd
of 179 countries
All-time high
12.15 billion constant 2023 US$
in 2020
All-time low
22.48 million constant 2023 US$
in 1963
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Syria, 1960–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee - OECD, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2023 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net official development assistance and official aid received in Syria is 9.21 billion constant 2023 US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 13.4% on the previous year and up 169.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net official development assistance and official aid received in Syria peaked at 12.15 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 22.48 million constant 2023 US$, in 1963.
Syria ranks 2nd of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Syria, year by year
| Year | constant 2023 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 148.43 million constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 130.13 million constant 2023 US$ | -12.3% |
| 1962 | 187.50 million constant 2023 US$ | +44.1% |
| 1963 | 22.48 million constant 2023 US$ | -88.0% |
| 1964 | 38.38 million constant 2023 US$ | +70.7% |
| 1965 | 32.85 million constant 2023 US$ | -14.4% |
| 1966 | 152.22 million constant 2023 US$ | +363.4% |
| 1967 | 42.28 million constant 2023 US$ | -72.2% |
| 1968 | 36.64 million constant 2023 US$ | -13.3% |
| 1969 | 75.27 million constant 2023 US$ | +105.4% |
| 1970 | 155.67 million constant 2023 US$ | +106.8% |
| 1971 | 141.48 million constant 2023 US$ | -9.1% |
| 1972 | 321.69 million constant 2023 US$ | +127.4% |
| 1973 | 2.14 billion constant 2023 US$ | +565.2% |
| 1974 | 3.52 billion constant 2023 US$ | +64.7% |
| 1975 | 3.34 billion constant 2023 US$ | -5.2% |
| 1976 | 3.10 billion constant 2023 US$ | -7.1% |
| 1977 | 3.73 billion constant 2023 US$ | +20.1% |
| 1978 | 2.89 billion constant 2023 US$ | -22.3% |
| 1979 | 5.69 billion constant 2023 US$ | +96.6% |
| 1980 | 4.84 billion constant 2023 US$ | -14.9% |
| 1981 | 4.72 billion constant 2023 US$ | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 3.09 billion constant 2023 US$ | -34.6% |
| 1983 | 2.36 billion constant 2023 US$ | -23.6% |
| 1984 | 1.74 billion constant 2023 US$ | -26.1% |
| 1985 | 1.65 billion constant 2023 US$ | -5.2% |
| 1986 | 1.61 billion constant 2023 US$ | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 1.47 billion constant 2023 US$ | -8.3% |
| 1988 | 252.96 million constant 2023 US$ | -82.8% |
| 1989 | 198.45 million constant 2023 US$ | -21.5% |
| 1990 | 1.41 billion constant 2023 US$ | +612.5% |
| 1991 | 758.06 million constant 2023 US$ | -46.4% |
| 1992 | 280.97 million constant 2023 US$ | -62.9% |
| 1993 | 329.77 million constant 2023 US$ | +17.4% |
| 1994 | 815.33 million constant 2023 US$ | +147.2% |
| 1995 | 375.80 million constant 2023 US$ | -53.9% |
| 1996 | 269.72 million constant 2023 US$ | -28.2% |
| 1997 | 245.44 million constant 2023 US$ | -9.0% |
| 1998 | 201.48 million constant 2023 US$ | -17.9% |
| 1999 | 243.79 million constant 2023 US$ | +21.0% |
| 2000 | 200.05 million constant 2023 US$ | -17.9% |
| 2001 | 286.18 million constant 2023 US$ | +43.1% |
| 2002 | 88.20 million constant 2023 US$ | -69.2% |
| 2003 | 166.84 million constant 2023 US$ | +89.2% |
| 2004 | 143.78 million constant 2023 US$ | -13.8% |
| 2005 | 103.92 million constant 2023 US$ | -27.7% |
| 2006 | 33.57 million constant 2023 US$ | -67.7% |
| 2007 | 96.81 million constant 2023 US$ | +188.4% |
| 2008 | 176.19 million constant 2023 US$ | +82.0% |
| 2009 | 237.02 million constant 2023 US$ | +34.5% |
| 2010 | 206.60 million constant 2023 US$ | -12.8% |
| 2011 | 309.26 million constant 2023 US$ | +49.7% |
| 2012 | 1.45 billion constant 2023 US$ | +368.5% |
| 2013 | 3.41 billion constant 2023 US$ | +135.6% |
| 2014 | 3.82 billion constant 2023 US$ | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 5.02 billion constant 2023 US$ | +31.5% |
| 2016 | 8.98 billion constant 2023 US$ | +78.8% |
| 2017 | 10.89 billion constant 2023 US$ | +21.3% |
| 2018 | 11.23 billion constant 2023 US$ | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 11.69 billion constant 2023 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 12.15 billion constant 2023 US$ | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 11.32 billion constant 2023 US$ | -6.8% |
| 2022 | 8.12 billion constant 2023 US$ | -28.3% |
| 2023 | 9.21 billion constant 2023 US$ | +13.4% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 9.21 billion constant 2023 US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.39 billion constant 2023 US$, 6.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 9.21 billion constant 2023 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 480.07 million constant 2023 US$, 19.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net official development assistance and official aid received in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +612.5% | 198.45 million constant 2023 US$ | 1.41 billion constant 2023 US$ |
| 1973 | +565.2% | 321.69 million constant 2023 US$ | 2.14 billion constant 2023 US$ |
| 2012 | +368.5% | 309.26 million constant 2023 US$ | 1.45 billion constant 2023 US$ |
| 1966 | +363.4% | 32.85 million constant 2023 US$ | 152.22 million constant 2023 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 86.62 million constant 2023 US$ | 22.48 million constant 2023 US$ | 187.50 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.50 billion constant 2023 US$ | 141.48 million constant 2023 US$ | 5.69 billion constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.19 billion constant 2023 US$ | 198.45 million constant 2023 US$ | 4.84 billion constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 493.43 million constant 2023 US$ | 201.48 million constant 2023 US$ | 1.41 billion constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 153.26 million constant 2023 US$ | 33.57 million constant 2023 US$ | 286.18 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.70 billion constant 2023 US$ | 206.60 million constant 2023 US$ | 11.69 billion constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.20 billion constant 2023 US$ | 8.12 billion constant 2023 US$ | 12.15 billion constant 2023 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 1 Ukraine 38.94 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 3 Bangladesh 5.68 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 4 Ethiopia 5.40 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 5 Democratic Republic of Congo 4.35 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3995 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1542 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 29.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.93 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net official development assistance and official aid received in Syria?
- Net official development assistance and official aid received in Syria was 9.21 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 12.15 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest net official development assistance and official aid received recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.48 million constant 2023 US$ in 1963.
- How does Syria rank for net official development assistance and official aid received?
- Syria ranks 2nd out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net official development assistance and official aid received rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 169.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.