This brief article will tell you about the top 10 foreign aid donating countries that help the less fortunate nations in the wake of unpleasant events. If you want more details on global aid and its impact, read 25 Countries that Give the Most Foreign Aid Per Capita.
10. United Arab Emirates
Average Foreign Aid Given Per Capita Between 2018-2022: $247
The UAE has impressively benefited from its oil-rich economy and has been on an upward ride for the past few decades. As a result, it’s an important aid-giving nation whose money goes to global development projects. It allocates almost 1% of its income to assist poor countries with facilitating growth and stability in the Middle East and beyond.
9. United Kingdom
Average Foreign Aid Given Per Capita Between 2018-2022: $267
The UK has always been involved in global crises, be it wars or droughts. The nation mostly stays close to its GNI target of 0.7%, owing to its economic status. The UK’s aid goes mostly to health and conflict resolution.
8. Ireland
Average Foreign Aid Given Per Capita Between 2018-2022: $268
Ireland’s per capita foreign aid is $268, 0.3% of its GNI. The nation’s economy helps it prioritize foreign aid as a gesture of global solidarity. Ireland’s foreign aid policy stresses hunger relief in poverty-stricken countries and promotes gender equality to create a more equitable world.
7. The Netherlands
Average Foreign Aid Given Per Capita Between 2018-2022: $317
The Dutch also pour funds into foreign assistance, and the country’s per capita foreign aid is currently $317. We can also see that the Netherlands responsibly tries to meet its GNI target, as it has stayed between 0.5%-0.6% between 2018-2022.
6. Germany
Average Foreign Aid Given Per Capita Between 2018-2022: $381
Germany’s absolute foreign aid is 2nd only to the US, which has stayed between $26 billion to $37 billion in the past five years. When broken down into per capita stats, Germany comes 6th. GIZ is a prominent agency in the country responsible for executing international cooperation projects. The country’s aid priorities include sustainable development and climate change mitigation.
5. Switzerland
Average Foreign Aid Given Per Capita Between 2018-2022: $415
Switzerland, on average, spends 0.5% of its gross national income on foreign aid, which comes down to $415 given as aid per capita. Like other responsible DAC members, the Swiss nation favors health and sustainable development.
4. Denmark
Average Foreign Aid Given Per Capita Between 2018-2022: $471
Denmark is among the few model welfare states that smartly craft their budgets. The nation’s per capita foreign aid is $471, almost $3 billion or 0.7% of its GNI. The country donates to initiatives that promote education, gender equality, and climate sustainability in least developed countries.
3. Sweden
Average Foreign Aid Given Per Capita Between 2018-2022: $572
Sweden’s commitment to global solidarity is evidenced by its around 1% of GNI spending as foreign aid. The country has given almost $6 billion yearly to support human rights and environmental conservation to alleviate global disparities.
2. Norway
Average Foreign Aid Given Per Capita Between 2018-2022: $810
Norway’s foreign aid amounts to approximately $4.5 billion annually, 0.9%-1% of its gross national income. The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) oversees these efforts and directs funds toward sustainable energy projects, climate change mitigation, and health initiatives, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
1. Luxembourg
Average Foreign Aid Given Per Capita Between 2018-2022: $827
Luxembourg’s population of around 0.6 million makes its per capita foreign aid the highest in the world. The country has spent $550 million on average each year between 2018-2022, and owing to its GNI of $55 billion, that makes around 1%. Luxembourg’s aid initiatives reflect its commitment to empowering other nations, as it supports microfinance, health, and education sectors.
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