Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in South Korea
South Korea: Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) was 782.95 million current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries in South Korea, 1987–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net oda provided, to the least developed countries in South Korea is 782.95 million current US$, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 52.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda provided, to the least developed countries in South Korea peaked at 840.89 million current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 130,000 current US$, in 1990.
South Korea ranks 9th of 32 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 370,000 current US$ | — |
| 1988 | 620,000 current US$ | +67.6% |
| 1989 | 320,000 current US$ | -48.4% |
| 1990 | 130,000 current US$ | -59.4% |
| 1991 | 4.54 million current US$ | +3392.3% |
| 1992 | 4.95 million current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 5.90 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1994 | 15.25 million current US$ | +158.5% |
| 1995 | 13.78 million current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1996 | 8.99 million current US$ | -34.8% |
| 1997 | 24.60 million current US$ | +173.6% |
| 1998 | 31.69 million current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1999 | 27.29 million current US$ | -13.9% |
| 2000 | 21.05 million current US$ | -22.9% |
| 2001 | 8.07 million current US$ | -61.7% |
| 2002 | 45.43 million current US$ | +462.9% |
| 2003 | 56.62 million current US$ | +24.6% |
| 2004 | 85.71 million current US$ | +51.4% |
| 2005 | 111.32 million current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2006 | 91.66 million current US$ | -17.7% |
| 2007 | 120.10 million current US$ | +31.0% |
| 2008 | 143.07 million current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2009 | 160.64 million current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2010 | 332.89 million current US$ | +107.2% |
| 2011 | 345.53 million current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 416.20 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2013 | 514.52 million current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2014 | 540.83 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 578.85 million current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 576.78 million current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 586.77 million current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 641.13 million current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 719.10 million current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 740.49 million current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 840.89 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 799.84 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 782.95 million current US$ | -2.1% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 782.95 million current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 231.02 million current US$, 3.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in South Korea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +3392.3% | 130,000 current US$ | 4.54 million current US$ |
| 2002 | +462.9% | 8.07 million current US$ | 45.43 million current US$ |
| 1997 | +173.6% | 8.99 million current US$ | 24.60 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 436,667 current US$ | 320,000 current US$ | 620,000 current US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 13.71 million current US$ | 130,000 current US$ | 31.69 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 84.37 million current US$ | 8.07 million current US$ | 160.64 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 525.26 million current US$ | 332.89 million current US$ | 719.10 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 791.04 million current US$ | 740.49 million current US$ | 840.89 million current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More development goals data for South Korea
- Red List Index 0.7105 index (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.2284 per 100,000 people (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 10,025 constant US$ (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 49 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 49 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 15 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 18 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 86 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 86 (2025)
- Infant deaths 556 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net oda provided, to the least developed countries in South Korea?
- Net oda provided, to the least developed countries in South Korea was 782.95 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 840.89 million current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest net oda provided, to the least developed countries recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 130,000 current US$ in 1990.
- How does South Korea rank for net oda provided, to the least developed countries?
- South Korea ranks 9th out of 32 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net oda provided, to the least developed countries rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.