Net ODA provided to the least developed countries in South Korea
South Korea: Net ODA provided to the least developed countries was 0.0% 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 % of GNI.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net oda provided to the least developed countries in South Korea is 0.0%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 11.1% on the previous year and up 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda provided to the least developed countries in South Korea peaked at 0.0% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
South Korea ranks 17th 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 in South Korea, year by year
| Year | % of GNI | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | +24.3% |
| 1989 | 0.0% | -57.9% |
| 1990 | 0.0% | -66.0% |
| 1991 | 0.0% | +2891.6% |
| 1992 | 0.0% | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 0.0% | +8.6% |
| 1994 | 0.0% | +121.2% |
| 1995 | 0.0% | -26.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0% | -39.4% |
| 1997 | 0.0% | +195.8% |
| 1998 | 0.0% | +94.3% |
| 1999 | 0.0% | -33.4% |
| 2000 | 0.0% | -33.4% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -59.4% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | +394.7% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | +34.4% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | +12.2% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -26.7% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | +19.7% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | +23.8% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | +25.4% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | +71.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | +18.6% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | +9.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | +16.8% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 0.0% | -11.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 14 Canada 0.1% compare
- 15 United States 0.0% compare
- 16 New Zealand 0.0% compare
- 18 Australia 0.0% compare
- 19 United Kingdom 0.0% compare
- 20 Portugal 0.0% compare
More development goals data for South Korea
- Net ODA provided, total 4.15 billion current US$ (2024)
- Net ODA provided, total 4.15 billion constant 2023 US$ (2024)
- Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries 782.95 million current US$ (2023)
- Net ODA provided, total 0.1% (2017)
- Agricultural support estimate 1.7% (2015)
- Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments 2.13 billion current US$ (2015)
- Bilateral, sector-allocable ODA to basic social services 292.82 million current US$ (2015)
- Bilateral, sector-allocable ODA to basic social services 13.8% (2015)
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 0.0% 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 0.0% in 2022.
- What is the lowest net oda provided to the least developed countries recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does South Korea rank for net oda provided to the least developed countries?
- South Korea ranks 17th 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 6.9%. 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 (% of GNI). 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. Series is shown as a share of donors' GNI.