This brief article will discuss the top 10 beneficiaries of US aid and how much they have gotten as assistance in the past 5 years. If you want to understand the broader perspective of aid, read 30 Countries That Receive the Most Foreign Aid From the US.
10. South Sudan
Aid From The US In The Past 5 Years: $4.29 billion
76.4% of South Sudanese people are surviving in extreme poverty, given the country’s volatile history. Aid from the US focuses on nation-building and humanitarian needs to establish the rule of law while also supporting health infrastructure.
9. Yemen
Aid From The US In The Past 5 Years: $4.42 billion
Yemen is another nation devastated by civil war and is facing severe humanitarian crises. The nation rightfully receives US aid geared towards addressing acute needs like famine and water scarcity. Foreign aid also seeks to stabilize regions under threat from extremist groups and restore basic public services.
8. Nigeria
Aid From The US In The Past 5 Years: $4.65 billion
As Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria always has regional insurgencies from extremist groups like Boko Haram. US foreign aid to the poverty-stricken country assists its counterterrorism capabilities and health systems against threats like polio and malaria.
7. Iraq
Aid From The US In The Past 5 Years: $5.59 billion
Post the Saddam era and subsequent conflicts, Iraq has been in a continuous process of rebuilding as its infrastructure was severely damaged. The $5.59 billion US aid to Iraq between 2018 and 2022 helped in this reconstruction and regaining basic infrastructure.
6. Egypt
Aid From The US In The Past 5 Years: $5.67 billion
Egypt is a cornerstone in Middle Eastern politics and has historically received US aid to maintain regional stability. Also, the foreign help has benefitted the country’s bilateral ties and ensured peace with its neighbors.
5. Ethiopia
Aid From The US In The Past 5 Years: $6.45 billion
Ethiopia’s GDP has seen good growth recently, but periodic droughts and regional tensions still require foreign help. Aid from the US addresses food security issues and supports health infrastructure in tackling infectious diseases so the country can become self-sufficient.
4. Jordan
Aid From The US In The Past 5 Years: $8.7 billion
Jordan stands as a key ally to the US in the Middle East amidst regional volatility. The US has given $8.7 billion in aid to Jordan as foreign military financing and direct economic support so it can resurge from water and energy shortage. A part of this aid is also spent on defense ties and managing the significant refugee influx from neighboring conflicts.
3. Ukraine
Aid From The US In The Past 5 Years: $14.32 billion
Ukraine is the biggest recipient of foreign aid from the US because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. But if we talk about the past 5 years, Ukraine comes 3rd in terms of getting foreign aid from the US. As the country is facing territorial disputes and seeking closer ties with the West, it receives U.S. aid aimed at strengthening its defense capabilities.
2. Israel
Aid From The US In The Past 5 Years: $16.3 billion
Israel has always been a steadfast ally of the US in the Middle East. The country’s security environment means that US assistance is largely directed towards defense support, or foreign military funding, to be precise.
1. Afghanistan
Aid From The US In The Past 5 Years: $17.5 billion
Afghanistan has seen decades of conflict and the war against terror. The country has been a significant recipient of U.S. aid as its need for humanitarian and food assistance has been high. This assistance also aims at nation-building and promoting women’s rights, among other goals.
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