Countries Receiving the Most Foreign Aid (2026) (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Foreign aid remains a significant income source for the world's poorest countries. {#1} receives ODA equal to {#1_value} of GNI.
Tuvalu leads with net oda received (% of gni) of 81.1%.
Marshall Islands ranks #2 at 39.8%.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks #3 at 31.5%.
Central African Republic ranks #4 at 27.3%.
Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranks #5 at 25.9%.
Top 25 Countries by Net ODA Received (% of GNI)
| # | Country | Net ODA Received (% of GNI) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tuvalu | 81.1% | 2023 |
| 2 |  Marshall Islands | 39.8% | 2023 |
| 3 |  Syrian Arab Republic | 31.5% | 2022 |
| 4 |  Central African Republic | 27.3% | 2023 |
| 5 |  Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 25.9% | 2023 |
| 6 |  Ukraine | 20.9% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 20.4% | 2023 |
| 8 |  Tonga | 20.3% | 2023 |
| 9 |  Kiribati | 20.1% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Burundi | 18.1% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Afghanistan | 17.8% | 2023 |
| 12 |  West Bank and Gaza | 16.8% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Solomon Islands | 15.9% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Mozambique | 15.3% | 2023 |
| 15 |  Nauru | 15.1% | 2023 |
| 16 |  Gambia, The | 14.6% | 2023 |
| 17 |  Liberia | 13.7% | 2023 |
| 18 |  Malawi | 13.2% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Comoros | 12.5% | 2023 |
| 20 |  Sao Tome and Principe | 12.5% | 2023 |
| 21 |  Vanuatu | 11.8% | 2023 |
| 22 |  Samoa | 11.3% | 2023 |
| 23 |  Timor-Leste | 11.3% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Palau | 10.3% | 2023 |
| 25 |  Rwanda | 9.9% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest net oda received (% of gni) in 2023?
Tuvalu has the highest net oda received (% of gni) at 81.1% in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 133 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.