Foreign Aid Statistics and Trends

In 2016, rich countries distributed over $140 billion in foreign aid, marking a record high. The US, with the largest economy, contributed $31 billion in 2015, but this was only 0.17% of its gross national income. In contrast, Sweden and Norway donated over 1% of their income. Major aid recipients included Afghanistan, India, and China. The total aid increased by 9% in 2016, driven by six countries meeting or exceeding the UN's target of 0.7% of gross national income.

In 2016, how much foreign aid was distributed globally by rich countries?

• Over 100 billion dollars

• More than 140 billion dollars

• Less than 100 billion dollars

• Exactly 140 billion dollars

Which country gave the most foreign aid in 2015?

• United States

• Sweden

• United Kingdom

• Germany

How much aid did the United States give to Pakistan in 2015?

• 500 million dollars

• 770 million dollars

• 1 billion dollars

• 250 million dollars

What percentage of its gross national income did the US spend on foreign aid in 2015?

• 2.0%

• 1.0%

• 0.17%

• 0.7%

Which countries are the biggest givers of foreign aid relative to their gross national income?

• Sweden and Norway

• United Kingdom and France

• United States and Germany

• China and India

Which country received the most foreign aid in 2015?

• Ethiopia

• India

• Vietnam

• Afghanistan

How much aid did China receive in 2015?

• 1.5 billion dollars

• 750 million dollars

• 67 million dollars

• 3 billion dollars

What was the percentage increase in total foreign aid in 2016?

• 9%

• 5%

• 12%

• 15%