Foreign aid and investments received in Cook Islands

Cook Islands: Foreign aid and investments received was 30.67 million in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
30.67 million
Change on year
up 84.2%
World rank
5th
of 7 countries
All-time high
38.14 million
in 2011
All-time low
-27.36 million
in 2000
Years of data
20
2000–2019

Foreign aid and investments received in Cook Islands, 2000–2019

-20.0M020.0M40.0M2000200920192000: -27.4M2001: 4.3M2002: 1.9M2003: -17.0M2004: 2.9M2005: -22.6M2006: 26.9M2007: 10.5M2008: 4.5M2009: 4.9M2010: 23.0M2011: 38.1M2012: 27.6M2013: 23.3M2014: 24.7M2015: 22.8M2016: 15.1M2017: 20.7M2018: 16.6M2019: 30.7M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2019, foreign aid and investments received in Cook Islands stood at 30.67 million.

That represents a change of up 84.2% on the previous year and up 527.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, foreign aid and investments received in Cook Islands peaked at 38.14 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, -27.36 million, in 2000.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Foreign aid and investments received in Cook Islands, year by year

Annual values for Foreign aid and investments received in Cook Islands, 2000 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2000 -27.36 million
2001 4.32 million -115.8%
2002 1.85 million -57.2%
2003 -17.03 million -1020.5%
2004 2.94 million -117.3%
2005 -22.57 million -867.7%
2006 26.92 million -219.3%
2007 10.47 million -61.1%
2008 4.54 million -56.6%
2009 4.89 million +7.7%
2010 22.99 million +370.1%
2011 38.14 million +65.9%
2012 27.58 million -27.7%
2013 23.32 million -15.4%
2014 24.66 million +5.7%
2015 22.79 million -7.6%
2016 15.06 million -33.9%
2017 20.72 million +37.6%
2018 16.65 million -19.6%
2019 30.67 million +84.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -1.10 million -27.36 million 26.92 million 10
2010s 24.26 million 15.06 million 38.14 million 10

Countries ranked near Cook Islands

  1. 2 India 19.46 billion compare
  2. 2 Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 53.97 million compare
  3. 3 Brazil 18.93 billion compare
  4. 3 Montserrat 39.78 million compare
  5. 4 Egypt 11.55 billion compare
  6. 4 Niue 37.32 million compare
  7. 5 Mexico 10.45 billion compare
  8. 6 Syrian Arab Republic 9.68 billion compare
  9. 6 Tokelau 13.76 million compare
  10. 7 Anguilla -141.26 million compare
  11. 7 Indonesia 9.13 billion compare
  12. 8 Bangladesh 7.40 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is foreign aid and investments received in Cook Islands?
Foreign aid and investments received in Cook Islands was 30.67 million in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest foreign aid and investments received recorded in Cook Islands?
The highest recorded value was 38.14 million in 2011.
What is the lowest foreign aid and investments received recorded in Cook Islands?
The lowest recorded value was -27.36 million in 2000.
How does Cook Islands rank for foreign aid and investments received?
Cook Islands ranks 5th out of 7 countries with data for 2019.
Is foreign aid and investments received rising or falling in Cook Islands?
Over the last ten years it is up 527.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cook Islands data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid and investments received. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Foreign aid and investments received
Source
Our World in Data
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Coverage
154 places, 3,229 data points, 2000–2021
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