Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries in South Korea

South Korea: Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries was 782.95 million current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
782.95 million current US$
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
9th
of 32 countries
All-time high
840.89 million current US$
in 2021
All-time low
130,000 current US$
in 1990
Years of data
37
1987–2023

Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries in South Korea, 1987–2023

0200.0M400.0M600.0M800.0M1987200520231987: 370.0k current US$1988: 620.0k current US$1989: 320.0k current US$1990: 130.0k current US$1991: 4.5M current US$1992: 5.0M current US$1993: 5.9M current US$1994: 15.2M current US$1995: 13.8M current US$1996: 9.0M current US$1997: 24.6M current US$1998: 31.7M current US$1999: 27.3M current US$2000: 21.1M current US$2001: 8.1M current US$2002: 45.4M current US$2003: 56.6M current US$2004: 85.7M current US$2005: 111.3M current US$2006: 91.7M current US$2007: 120.1M current US$2008: 143.1M current US$2009: 160.6M current US$2010: 332.9M current US$2011: 345.5M current US$2012: 416.2M current US$2013: 514.5M current US$2014: 540.8M current US$2015: 578.9M current US$2016: 576.8M current US$2017: 586.8M current US$2018: 641.1M current US$2019: 719.1M current US$2020: 740.5M current US$2021: 840.9M current US$2022: 799.8M current US$2023: 782.9M current US$

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for net oda provided, to the least developed countries in South Korea is 782.95 million current US$, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 52.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda provided, to the least developed countries in South Korea peaked at 840.89 million current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 130,000 current US$, in 1990.

South Korea ranks 9th of 32 countries on this measure, 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
1980s 436,667 current US$ 320,000 current US$ 620,000 current US$ 3
1990s 13.71 million current US$ 130,000 current US$ 31.69 million current US$ 10
2000s 84.37 million current US$ 8.07 million current US$ 160.64 million current US$ 10
2010s 525.26 million current US$ 332.89 million current US$ 719.10 million current US$ 10
2020s 791.04 million current US$ 740.49 million current US$ 840.89 million current US$ 4

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 6 Canada 1.06 billion current US$ compare
  2. 7 Sweden 1.01 billion current US$ compare
  3. 8 Norway 807.09 million current US$ compare
  4. 10 Switzerland 705.81 million current US$ compare
  5. 11 Australia 624.99 million current US$ compare
  6. 12 Netherlands 562.90 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 South Korea?
Net oda provided, to the least developed countries in South Korea was 782.95 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 South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 840.89 million current US$ in 2021.
What is the lowest net oda provided, to the least developed countries recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 130,000 current US$ in 1990.
How does South Korea rank for net oda provided, to the least developed countries?
South Korea ranks 9th out of 32 countries with data for 2023.
Is net oda provided, to the least developed countries rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 52.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea 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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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.