Foreign aid can be a large share of a country’s income during times of conflict or humanitarian crisis

Many countries receive some foreign aid, but it typically accounts for just a few percent of their income. But during periods of conflict, crisis, or natural disaster, foreign aid forms a large part of some countries’ economy.

The map shows the countries where aid was more than one-fifth of national income in 2023 (the latest year of data available). This included Yemen, Syria, and the Central African Republic, which experienced continued conflict, and Ukraine, which received humanitarian aid following the Russian invasion.

Since aid is often given during periods of acute fragility and humanitarian crises, the countries on this list change a lot from year to year. If you look at the trend for Haiti, for example, you can see a spike in aid after the devastating earthquake that hit Port-au-Prince in 2010.

During these events, aid often plays a crucial role in providing basic resources and support for countries trying to rebuild.

Explore data on who gives foreign aid, who receives it, and how this has changed over time →

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