Oda for scholarships in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Oda for scholarships was 18.01 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
18.01 million
Change on year
down 11.9%
World rank
21st
of 148 countries
All-time high
24.54 million
in 2019
All-time low
400,000
in 2006
Years of data
19
2006–2024

Oda for scholarships in Afghanistan, 2006–2024

05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M25.0M2006201520242006: 400.0k2007: 500.0k2008: 1.2M2009: 3.3M2010: 4.6M2011: 5.1M2012: 9.1M2013: 17.7M2014: 7.8M2015: 7.1M2016: 8.9M2017: 9.5M2018: 13.0M2019: 24.5M2020: 11.8M2021: 17.3M2022: 18.1M2023: 20.4M2024: 18.0M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Afghanistan recorded 18.01 million for oda for scholarships in 2024.

The figure is down 11.9% on the previous year and up 130.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, oda for scholarships in Afghanistan peaked at 24.54 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 400,000, in 2006.

That places Afghanistan 21st out of 148 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Oda for scholarships in Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for Oda for scholarships in Afghanistan, 2006 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2006 400,000 —
2007 500,000 +25.0%
2008 1.22 million +144.0%
2009 3.32 million +172.1%
2010 4.56 million +37.3%
2011 5.14 million +12.7%
2012 9.12 million +77.4%
2013 17.69 million +94.0%
2014 7.80 million -55.9%
2015 7.12 million -8.7%
2016 8.88 million +24.7%
2017 9.46 million +6.5%
2018 12.99 million +37.3%
2019 24.54 million +88.9%
2020 11.79 million -52.0%
2021 17.32 million +46.9%
2022 18.15 million +4.8%
2023 20.44 million +12.6%
2024 18.01 million -11.9%

Afghanistan compared with similar countries

  • Afghanistan's 18.01 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.07 million, 4.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Afghanistan's 18.01 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18.82 million, 96% of the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.36 million 400,000 3.32 million 4
2010s 10.73 million 4.56 million 24.54 million 10
2020s 17.14 million 11.79 million 20.44 million 5

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 18 Bangladesh 21.33 million compare
  2. 19 Philippines 19.65 million compare
  3. 20 Jordan 19.63 million compare
  4. 22 Tunisia 17.98 million compare
  5. 23 Yemen 17.13 million compare
  6. 24 Cambodia 16.95 million compare

See the full ranking of 148 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is oda for scholarships in Afghanistan?
Oda for scholarships in Afghanistan was 18.01 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest oda for scholarships recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 24.54 million in 2019.
What is the lowest oda for scholarships recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was 400,000 in 2006.
How does Afghanistan rank for oda for scholarships?
Afghanistan ranks 21st out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is oda for scholarships rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 130.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Oda for scholarships. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Oda for scholarships
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
148 places, 2,683 data points, 2006–2024
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