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Which countries give and receive the most foreign aid?

Graham Watson

10th December 2017

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This Economist clip looks at the scale of foreign aid. It notes that whilst in absolute terms, the US gives the most of the £140bn, in relative terms, it's 0.17% of national income is a paltry sum and far less than other rich countries. And aid from that source isn't likely to increase any time soon. A useful primer when teaching the economics of aid as part of the A-level course.

Which countries give and receive the most foreign aid?
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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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