Net ODA provided to the least developed countries (% of GNI) in South Korea
South Korea: Net ODA provided to the least developed countries (% of GNI) 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 (% of GNI) 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% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 0.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0%, 95% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net ODA provided to the least developed countries (% of GNI) 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 | +2891.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2002 | +394.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 1997 | +195.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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
- 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 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.