Net official development assistance and official aid received in Least developed countries

Least developed countries: Net official development assistance and official aid received was 2,988 current US$ per square kilometre in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
2,988 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
101st
of 179 countries
All-time high
3,166 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2020
All-time low
50.36 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
52
1970–2021

Net official development assistance and official aid received in Least developed countries, 1970–2021

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net official development assistance and official aid received in Least developed countries is 2,988 current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 20.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net official development assistance and official aid received in Least developed countries peaked at 3,166 current US$ per square kilometre in 2020 and was at its lowest, 50.36 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.

Least developed countries ranks 101st of 179 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
1970s 204.81 current US$ per square kilometre 50.36 current US$ per square kilometre 439.98 current US$ per square kilometre 10
1980s 607.69 current US$ per square kilometre 477.4 current US$ per square kilometre 811.89 current US$ per square kilometre 10
1990s 838.56 current US$ per square kilometre 671.8 current US$ per square kilometre 987.73 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2000s 1,447 current US$ per square kilometre 677.82 current US$ per square kilometre 2,218 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2010s 2,346 current US$ per square kilometre 2,112 current US$ per square kilometre 2,662 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2020s 3,077 current US$ per square kilometre 2,988 current US$ per square kilometre 3,166 current US$ per square kilometre 2

Countries ranked near Least developed countries

  1. 98 Hungary 3,370 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  2. 99 Estonia 3,195 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  3. 100 Gibraltar 3,000 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  4. 102 South Sudan 2,835 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  5. 103 Costa Rica 2,832 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  6. 104 Uzbekistan 2,723 current US$ per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 225 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is net official development assistance and official aid received in Least developed countries?
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Least developed countries was 2,988 current US$ per square kilometre in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net official development assistance and official aid received recorded in Least developed countries?
The highest recorded value was 3,166 current US$ per square kilometre in 2020.
What is the lowest net official development assistance and official aid received recorded in Least developed countries?
The lowest recorded value was 50.36 current US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
How does Least developed countries rank for net official development assistance and official aid received?
Least developed countries ranks 101st out of 179 countries with data for 2021.
Is net official development assistance and official aid received rising or falling in Least developed countries?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least developed countries data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net official development assistance and official aid received (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Net official development assistance and official aid received (current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Net official development assistance and official aid received (current US$) Γ· Land area (sq. km)

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Indicator
Net official development assistance and official aid received (current US$), per square kilometre
Unit
current US$ per square kilometre
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
225 places, 11,257 data points, 1961–2023
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Net official development assistance and official aid received (current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.