Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in Ireland
Ireland: Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) was 271.19 million current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries in Ireland, 1974–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, net oda provided, to the least developed countries in Ireland stood at 271.19 million current US$.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda provided, to the least developed countries in Ireland peaked at 526.69 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 60,000 current US$, in 1974.
Ireland ranks 16th of 32 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 60,000 current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 150,000 current US$ | +150.0% |
| 1976 | 430,000 current US$ | +186.7% |
| 1977 | 830,000 current US$ | +93.0% |
| 1978 | 2.35 million current US$ | +183.1% |
| 1979 | 3.74 million current US$ | +59.1% |
| 1980 | 5.73 million current US$ | +53.2% |
| 1981 | 6.30 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1982 | 7.49 million current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1983 | 8.20 million current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1984 | 8.04 million current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 10.44 million current US$ | +29.9% |
| 1986 | 12.70 million current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1987 | 14.27 million current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1988 | 13.94 million current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 11.25 million current US$ | -19.3% |
| 1990 | 13.88 million current US$ | +23.4% |
| 1991 | 14.35 million current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 18.16 million current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1993 | 25.29 million current US$ | +39.3% |
| 1994 | 35.79 million current US$ | +41.5% |
| 1995 | 55.67 million current US$ | +55.5% |
| 1996 | 67.17 million current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1997 | 80.16 million current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1998 | 82.15 million current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 83.42 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 98.22 million current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2001 | 123.55 million current US$ | +25.8% |
| 2002 | 181.04 million current US$ | +46.5% |
| 2003 | 225.98 million current US$ | +24.8% |
| 2004 | 270.64 million current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 288.19 million current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 362.32 million current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2007 | 464.97 million current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2008 | 526.69 million current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2009 | 412.38 million current US$ | -21.7% |
| 2010 | 381.62 million current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2011 | 385.09 million current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 334.61 million current US$ | -13.1% |
| 2013 | 325.40 million current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 309.40 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 256.74 million current US$ | -17.0% |
| 2016 | 238.78 million current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 248.18 million current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 252.98 million current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 251.88 million current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 253.92 million current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 276.13 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 275.79 million current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 271.19 million current US$ | -1.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 271.19 million current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 231.02 million current US$, 1.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 271.19 million current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 159.73 million current US$, 1.7× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in Ireland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +186.7% | 150,000 current US$ | 430,000 current US$ |
| 1978 | +183.1% | 830,000 current US$ | 2.35 million current US$ |
| 1975 | +150.0% | 60,000 current US$ | 150,000 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.26 million current US$ | 60,000 current US$ | 3.74 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 9.84 million current US$ | 5.73 million current US$ | 14.27 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 47.60 million current US$ | 13.88 million current US$ | 83.42 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 295.40 million current US$ | 98.22 million current US$ | 526.69 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 298.47 million current US$ | 238.78 million current US$ | 385.09 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 269.26 million current US$ | 253.92 million current US$ | 276.13 million current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More development goals data for Ireland
- Red List Index 0.9217 index (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.3391 per 100,000 people (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 33,380 constant US$ (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 130 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 130 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 111 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 33 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 38 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 39 (2025)
- Infant deaths 182 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net oda provided, to the least developed countries in Ireland?
- Net oda provided, to the least developed countries in Ireland was 271.19 million 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 526.69 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest net oda provided, to the least developed countries recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,000 current US$ in 1974.
- How does Ireland rank for net oda provided, to the least developed countries?
- Ireland ranks 16th out of 32 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net oda provided, to the least developed countries rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.