Foreign aid and investments given in Germany
Germany: Foreign aid and investments given was 67.46 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
67.46 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 12.0%
World rank
2nd
of 42 countries
All-time high
76.68 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2023
All-time low
4.04 billion constant 2024 US$
in 1963
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid and investments given in Germany, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid and investments given in Germany is 67.46 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 12.0% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid and investments given in Germany peaked at 76.68 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.04 billion constant 2024 US$, in 1963.
Germany ranks 2nd of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid and investments given in Germany, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.79 billion constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 5.95 billion constant 2024 US$ | +24.1% |
| 1962 | 4.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | -31.1% |
| 1963 | 4.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1964 | 4.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | +10.1% |
| 1965 | 4.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 4.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.9% |
| 1967 | 6.63 billion constant 2024 US$ | +42.6% |
| 1968 | 9.43 billion constant 2024 US$ | +42.2% |
| 1969 | 10.85 billion constant 2024 US$ | +15.1% |
| 1970 | 12.30 billion constant 2024 US$ | +13.3% |
| 1971 | 14.05 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.3% |
| 1972 | 11.29 billion constant 2024 US$ | -19.6% |
| 1973 | 9.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | -18.9% |
| 1974 | 14.52 billion constant 2024 US$ | +58.7% |
| 1975 | 20.42 billion constant 2024 US$ | +40.6% |
| 1976 | 22.52 billion constant 2024 US$ | +10.3% |
| 1977 | 22.19 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 23.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 19.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | -15.2% |
| 1980 | 26.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | +36.4% |
| 1981 | 24.19 billion constant 2024 US$ | -9.2% |
| 1982 | 21.38 billion constant 2024 US$ | -11.6% |
| 1983 | 22.03 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 22.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 20.01 billion constant 2024 US$ | -10.5% |
| 1986 | 19.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 18.01 billion constant 2024 US$ | -8.4% |
| 1988 | 23.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | +28.3% |
| 1989 | 24.74 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 22.96 billion constant 2024 US$ | -7.2% |
| 1991 | 22.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 13.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | -39.1% |
| 1993 | 23.63 billion constant 2024 US$ | +75.7% |
| 1994 | 35.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | +50.1% |
| 1995 | 27.21 billion constant 2024 US$ | -23.2% |
| 1996 | 28.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 30.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 34.91 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 32.29 billion constant 2024 US$ | -7.5% |
| 2000 | 23.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | -28.5% |
| 2001 | 12.05 billion constant 2024 US$ | -47.8% |
| 2002 | 12.82 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 7.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | -40.3% |
| 2004 | 20.07 billion constant 2024 US$ | +162.5% |
| 2005 | 40.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | +100.0% |
| 2006 | 33.54 billion constant 2024 US$ | -16.5% |
| 2007 | 42.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | +27.3% |
| 2008 | 39.02 billion constant 2024 US$ | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 32.31 billion constant 2024 US$ | -17.2% |
| 2010 | 48.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | +49.2% |
| 2011 | 61.25 billion constant 2024 US$ | +27.0% |
| 2012 | 40.35 billion constant 2024 US$ | -34.1% |
| 2013 | 58.58 billion constant 2024 US$ | +45.2% |
| 2014 | 57.42 billion constant 2024 US$ | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 26.30 billion constant 2024 US$ | -54.2% |
| 2016 | 62.07 billion constant 2024 US$ | +136.1% |
| 2017 | 65.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 59.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | -9.3% |
| 2019 | 49.87 billion constant 2024 US$ | -16.1% |
| 2020 | 51.00 billion constant 2024 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 74.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | +45.3% |
| 2022 | 58.41 billion constant 2024 US$ | -21.2% |
| 2023 | 76.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | +31.3% |
| 2024 | 67.46 billion constant 2024 US$ | -12.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 67.46 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.90 billion constant 2024 US$, 35.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Germany's 67.46 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 888.98 million constant 2024 US$, 75.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.94 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10.85 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 16.90 billion constant 2024 US$ | 9.15 billion constant 2024 US$ | 23.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | 18.01 billion constant 2024 US$ | 26.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.07 billion constant 2024 US$ | 13.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | 35.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.34 billion constant 2024 US$ | 7.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | 42.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.91 billion constant 2024 US$ | 26.30 billion constant 2024 US$ | 65.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.53 billion constant 2024 US$ | 51.00 billion constant 2024 US$ | 76.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 108.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0214 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,295 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 95.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 51.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0188 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,140 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid and investments given in Germany?
- Foreign aid and investments given in Germany was 67.46 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid and investments given recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 76.68 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest foreign aid and investments given recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.04 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1963.
- How does Germany rank for foreign aid and investments given?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid and investments given rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid and investments given. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total official and private flows are defined as the sum of official development assistance, other official flows and private flows. This represents the total net disbursements by the official and private sector of the creditor country to the recipient country. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.