Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in Japan
Japan: Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) was 3.95 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.95 billion current US$
Change on year
down 9.2%
World rank
2nd
of 32 countries
All-time high
5.43 billion current US$
in 2013
All-time low
11.09 million current US$
in 1967
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries in Japan, 1960–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, net oda provided, to the least developed countries in Japan stood at 3.95 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.2% on the previous year and down 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda provided, to the least developed countries in Japan peaked at 5.43 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 11.09 million current US$, in 1967.
That places Japan 2nd out of 32 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in Japan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 22.09 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 14.28 million current US$ | -35.4% |
| 1962 | 26.35 million current US$ | +84.5% |
| 1963 | 30.05 million current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1964 | 18.27 million current US$ | -39.2% |
| 1965 | 13.14 million current US$ | -28.1% |
| 1966 | 13.76 million current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 11.09 million current US$ | -19.4% |
| 1968 | 15.46 million current US$ | +39.4% |
| 1969 | 24.57 million current US$ | +58.9% |
| 1970 | 25.98 million current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 40.16 million current US$ | +54.6% |
| 1972 | 67.08 million current US$ | +67.0% |
| 1973 | 117.58 million current US$ | +75.3% |
| 1974 | 115.82 million current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 103.43 million current US$ | -10.7% |
| 1976 | 90.02 million current US$ | -13.0% |
| 1977 | 140.17 million current US$ | +55.7% |
| 1978 | 356.88 million current US$ | +154.6% |
| 1979 | 585.78 million current US$ | +64.1% |
| 1980 | 606.55 million current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 504.11 million current US$ | -16.9% |
| 1982 | 632.66 million current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1983 | 457.14 million current US$ | -27.7% |
| 1984 | 431.81 million current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 555.25 million current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1986 | 913.17 million current US$ | +64.5% |
| 1987 | 1.10 billion current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1988 | 1.34 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1989 | 1.23 billion current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1990 | 1.04 billion current US$ | -15.9% |
| 1991 | 976.24 million current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 972.94 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 1.17 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1994 | 1.47 billion current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1995 | 1.61 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 1.19 billion current US$ | -25.6% |
| 1997 | 969.34 million current US$ | -18.8% |
| 1998 | 1.12 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1999 | 1.10 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 1.28 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2001 | 1.15 billion current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2002 | 987.66 million current US$ | -13.9% |
| 2003 | 1.03 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 887.09 million current US$ | -13.9% |
| 2005 | 1.25 billion current US$ | +41.1% |
| 2006 | 1.07 billion current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2007 | 1.83 billion current US$ | +72.0% |
| 2008 | 1.37 billion current US$ | -25.3% |
| 2009 | 1.82 billion current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2010 | 2.59 billion current US$ | +41.8% |
| 2011 | 2.52 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 2.96 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2013 | 5.43 billion current US$ | +83.7% |
| 2014 | 2.28 billion current US$ | -58.0% |
| 2015 | 2.45 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 2.52 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 3.30 billion current US$ | +30.9% |
| 2018 | 3.25 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 3.41 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 4.56 billion current US$ | +33.6% |
| 2021 | 4.14 billion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 2022 | 4.35 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 3.95 billion current US$ | -9.2% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 3.95 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 231.02 million current US$, 17.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.91 million current US$ | 11.09 million current US$ | 30.05 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 164.29 million current US$ | 25.98 million current US$ | 585.78 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 776.65 million current US$ | 431.81 million current US$ | 1.34 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.16 billion current US$ | 969.34 million current US$ | 1.61 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.27 billion current US$ | 887.09 million current US$ | 1.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.07 billion current US$ | 2.28 billion current US$ | 5.43 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.25 billion current US$ | 3.95 billion current US$ | 4.56 billion current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 1 United States 13.49 billion current US$ compare
- 3 Germany 2.94 billion current US$ compare
- 4 France 1.90 billion current US$ compare
- 5 United Kingdom 1.19 billion current US$ compare
More development goals data for Japan
- Red List Index 0.7393 index (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.0374 per 100,000 people (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 9,331 constant US$ (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 41 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 40 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 40 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 48 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 48 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 50 (2025)
- Infant deaths 1,363 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net oda provided, to the least developed countries in Japan?
- Net oda provided, to the least developed countries in Japan was 3.95 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.43 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest net oda provided, to the least developed countries recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.09 million current US$ in 1967.
- How does Japan rank for net oda provided, to the least developed countries?
- Japan ranks 2nd out of 32 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net oda provided, to the least developed countries rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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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.