Net official development assistance (ODA) from OECD-DAC countries, by in South Korea
South Korea: Net official development assistance (ODA) from OECD-DAC countries, by was 3,986 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net official development assistance (ODA) from OECD-DAC countries, by in South Korea, 2000–2025
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 3,986 for net official development assistance (oda) from oecd-dac countries, by in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 112.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net official development assistance (oda) from oecd-dac countries, by in South Korea peaked at 4,234 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 289.77, in 2000.
South Korea ranks 17th of 53 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 official development assistance (ODA) from OECD-DAC countries, by in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 289.77 | — |
| 2001 | 398.62 | +37.6% |
| 2002 | 395.19 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 476.7 | +20.6% |
| 2004 | 513.67 | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 807.25 | +57.2% |
| 2006 | 454.7 | -43.7% |
| 2007 | 662.31 | +45.7% |
| 2008 | 885.73 | +33.7% |
| 2009 | 998.81 | +12.8% |
| 2010 | 1,269 | +27.0% |
| 2011 | 1,355 | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 1,640 | +21.1% |
| 2013 | 1,733 | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 1,745 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 1,874 | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 2,209 | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 2,067 | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 2,202 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 2,438 | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 2,214 | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 2,720 | +22.9% |
| 2022 | 2,923 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 3,286 | +12.4% |
| 2024 | 4,234 | +28.8% |
| 2025 | 3,986 | -5.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 3,986 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,244, 1.2× the median. (5 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 3,986 is above the median for high income countries, which is 959.2, 4.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 588.28 | 289.77 | 998.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,853 | 1,269 | 2,438 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,227 | 2,214 | 4,234 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net official development assistance (oda) from oecd-dac countries, by in South Korea?
- Net official development assistance (oda) from oecd-dac countries, by in South Korea was 3,986 in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest net official development assistance (oda) from oecd-dac countries, by recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4,234 in 2024.
- What is the lowest net official development assistance (oda) from oecd-dac countries, by recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 289.77 in 2000.
- How does South Korea rank for net official development assistance (oda) from oecd-dac countries, by?
- South Korea ranks 17th out of 53 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net official development assistance (oda) from oecd-dac countries, by rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Net official development assistance (ODA) from OECD-DAC countries, by donor countries (millions of constant 2024 United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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