Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries in Australia

Australia: Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries was 624.99 million current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
624.99 million current US$
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
11th
of 32 countries
All-time high
1.16 billion current US$
in 2012
All-time low
2.41 million current US$
in 1967
Years of data
59
1965–2023

Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries in Australia, 1965–2023

0250.0M500.0M750.0M1.0B1.2B196519942023

Source: Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Measured in current US$.

Analysis

Australia recorded 624.99 million current US$ for net oda provided, to the least developed countries in 2023.

That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda provided, to the least developed countries in Australia peaked at 1.16 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.41 million current US$, in 1967.

That places Australia 11th out of 32 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.24 million current US$ 2.41 million current US$ 4.16 million current US$ 5
1970s 25.04 million current US$ 4.91 million current US$ 63.38 million current US$ 10
1980s 73.06 million current US$ 47.47 million current US$ 111.96 million current US$ 10
1990s 102.20 million current US$ 76.68 million current US$ 142.07 million current US$ 10
2000s 313.65 million current US$ 131.88 million current US$ 602.80 million current US$ 10
2010s 746.87 million current US$ 489.93 million current US$ 1.16 billion current US$ 10
2020s 593.99 million current US$ 469.51 million current US$ 676.56 million current US$ 4

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 8 Norway 807.09 million current US$ compare
  2. 9 South Korea 782.95 million current US$ compare
  3. 10 Switzerland 705.81 million current US$ compare
  4. 12 Netherlands 562.90 million current US$ compare
  5. 13 Denmark 448.95 million current US$ compare
  6. 14 Belgium 419.26 million current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 32 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda provided, to the least developed countries in Australia?
Net oda provided, to the least developed countries in Australia was 624.99 million current US$ in 2023, according to Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
What is the highest net oda provided, to the least developed countries recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 1.16 billion current US$ in 2012.
What is the lowest net oda provided, to the least developed countries recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 2.41 million current US$ in 1967.
How does Australia rank for net oda provided, to the least developed countries?
Australia ranks 11th out of 32 countries with data for 2023.
Is net oda provided, to the least developed countries rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), published as part of Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
32 places, 1,495 data points, 1960–2023
Last refreshed

Net Official development assistance (ODA) comprises grants or loans to developing countries and territories on the OECD/DAC list of aid recipients that are undertaken by the official sector with promotion of economic development and welfare as the main objective and at concessional financial terms. The list of least developed countries (LDCs) has been agreed by the General Assembly, on the recommendation of the Committee for Development Policy, Economic and Social Council.