France vs South Korea: Foreign aid and investments given
France
16.64 billion
in 2024
South Korea
11.08 billion
in 2024
France rank
5th
South Korea rank
8th
Foreign aid and investments given over time
- France
- South Korea
How they compare
France currently reports 16.64 billion against 11.08 billion in South Korea, a difference of 5.56 billion.
That makes France's figure about 1.5 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1987 it was France ahead.
France ranks 5th and South Korea ranks 8th of 42 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.62 billion | 256.65 million | 10.36 billion | France |
| 1990s | 15.29 billion | 1.35 billion | 13.93 billion | France |
| 2000s | 23.37 billion | 5.14 billion | 18.23 billion | France |
| 2010s | 21.77 billion | 12.06 billion | 9.70 billion | France |
| 2020s | 21.13 billion | 12.89 billion | 8.24 billion | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher foreign aid and investments given, France or South Korea?
- France, at 16.64 billion against 11.08 billion in South Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in foreign aid and investments given between France and South Korea?
- 5.56 billion, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Korea?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2024.
- How do France and South Korea rank globally for foreign aid and investments given?
- France ranks 5th and South Korea ranks 8th of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Foreign aid and investments given. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.