Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in France
France: Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) was 1.90 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries in France, 1960–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net oda provided, to the least developed countries in France is 1.90 billion current US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda provided, to the least developed countries in France peaked at 2.25 billion current US$ in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.20 million current US$, in 1960.
France ranks 4th of 32 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in France, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.20 million current US$ | — |
| 1963 | 3.80 million current US$ | +216.7% |
| 1964 | 151.10 million current US$ | +3876.3% |
| 1965 | 146.40 million current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 139.70 million current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1967 | 170.20 million current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1968 | 160.30 million current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1969 | 167.70 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1970 | 134.80 million current US$ | -19.6% |
| 1971 | 141.00 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 203.68 million current US$ | +44.5% |
| 1973 | 223.03 million current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1974 | 318.78 million current US$ | +42.9% |
| 1975 | 358.57 million current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 337.13 million current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1977 | 320.76 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1978 | 392.05 million current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1979 | 436.75 million current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 636.67 million current US$ | +45.8% |
| 1981 | 720.59 million current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1982 | 646.34 million current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1983 | 578.23 million current US$ | -10.5% |
| 1984 | 698.71 million current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1985 | 708.95 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 913.42 million current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1987 | 1.08 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1988 | 1.22 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1989 | 1.44 billion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1990 | 1.82 billion current US$ | +26.8% |
| 1991 | 1.73 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1992 | 1.63 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 1.49 billion current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1994 | 1.43 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 1.40 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 1.22 billion current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1997 | 1.25 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 892.62 million current US$ | -28.6% |
| 1999 | 879.82 million current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 825.31 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 632.96 million current US$ | -23.3% |
| 2002 | 1.10 billion current US$ | +73.0% |
| 2003 | 2.24 billion current US$ | +104.1% |
| 2004 | 2.25 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 991.15 million current US$ | -56.0% |
| 2006 | 1.23 billion current US$ | +23.7% |
| 2007 | 1.39 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2008 | 1.29 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2009 | 1.10 billion current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 1.46 billion current US$ | +33.0% |
| 2011 | 2.15 billion current US$ | +47.7% |
| 2012 | 1.26 billion current US$ | -41.3% |
| 2013 | 1.70 billion current US$ | +34.1% |
| 2014 | 1.25 billion current US$ | -26.4% |
| 2015 | 1.09 billion current US$ | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 882.05 million current US$ | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 1.13 billion current US$ | +27.8% |
| 2018 | 1.24 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 1.48 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2020 | 2.07 billion current US$ | +40.2% |
| 2021 | 1.96 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2022 | 1.96 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.90 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 1.90 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 231.02 million current US$, 8.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- France's 1.90 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 159.73 million current US$, 11.9× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +3876.3% | 3.80 million current US$ | 151.10 million current US$ |
| 1963 | +216.7% | 1.20 million current US$ | 3.80 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 117.55 million current US$ | 1.20 million current US$ | 170.20 million current US$ | 8 |
| 1970s | 286.65 million current US$ | 134.80 million current US$ | 436.75 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 864.30 million current US$ | 578.23 million current US$ | 1.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.38 billion current US$ | 879.82 million current US$ | 1.82 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.30 billion current US$ | 632.96 million current US$ | 2.25 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.36 billion current US$ | 882.05 million current US$ | 2.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.97 billion current US$ | 1.90 billion current US$ | 2.07 billion current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
More development goals data for France
- Red List Index 0.8426 index (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.117 per 100,000 people (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 4,046 constant US$ (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 146 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 144 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 12 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 85 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 247 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 309 (2025)
- Infant deaths 2,185 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net oda provided, to the least developed countries in France?
- Net oda provided, to the least developed countries in France was 1.90 billion current US$ in 2023, according to Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
- What is the highest net oda provided, to the least developed countries recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 billion current US$ in 2004.
- What is the lowest net oda provided, to the least developed countries recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does France rank for net oda provided, to the least developed countries?
- France ranks 4th out of 32 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net oda provided, to the least developed countries rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), published as part of Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net Official development assistance (ODA) comprises grants or loans to developing countries and territories on the OECD/DAC list of aid recipients that are undertaken by the official sector with promotion of economic development and welfare as the main objective and at concessional financial terms. The list of least developed countries (LDCs) has been agreed by the General Assembly, on the recommendation of the Committee for Development Policy, Economic and Social Council.