Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Africa
Africa: Total official development assistance to medical research and basic was 5,948 million constant US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,948 million constant US$
Change on year
down 4.3%
Rank
2nd
of 29 groups
All-time high
7,388 million constant US$
in 2022
All-time low
830.1 million constant US$
in 2002
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Africa, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million constant US$.
Analysis
In 2024, total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Africa stood at 5,948 million constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Africa peaked at 7,388 million constant US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 830.1 million constant US$, in 2002.
Africa ranks 2nd of 29 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Africa, year by year
| Year | million constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 881.98 million constant US$ | — |
| 2001 | 1,087 million constant US$ | +23.3% |
| 2002 | 830.1 million constant US$ | -23.7% |
| 2003 | 943.34 million constant US$ | +13.6% |
| 2004 | 1,164 million constant US$ | +23.4% |
| 2005 | 1,423 million constant US$ | +22.3% |
| 2006 | 1,781 million constant US$ | +25.1% |
| 2007 | 2,093 million constant US$ | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 2,643 million constant US$ | +26.3% |
| 2009 | 3,181 million constant US$ | +20.4% |
| 2010 | 3,369 million constant US$ | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 3,657 million constant US$ | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 4,339 million constant US$ | +18.6% |
| 2013 | 5,311 million constant US$ | +22.4% |
| 2014 | 5,004 million constant US$ | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 6,053 million constant US$ | +21.0% |
| 2016 | 5,854 million constant US$ | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 6,275 million constant US$ | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 5,630 million constant US$ | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 6,733 million constant US$ | +19.6% |
| 2020 | 6,324 million constant US$ | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 6,642 million constant US$ | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 7,388 million constant US$ | +11.2% |
| 2023 | 6,217 million constant US$ | -15.9% |
| 2024 | 5,948 million constant US$ | -4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,603 million constant US$ | 830.1 million constant US$ | 3,181 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,222 million constant US$ | 3,369 million constant US$ | 6,733 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,504 million constant US$ | 5,948 million constant US$ | 7,388 million constant US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 1 ODA residual 3,226 million constant US$ compare
- 2 Nigeria 683.14 million constant US$ compare
- 3 Democratic Republic of the Congo 618.48 million constant US$ compare
- 4 Pakistan 436.12 million constant US$ compare
- 5 Ethiopia 379.49 million constant US$ compare
More health data for Africa
- Deaths 10,119 (2024)
- Fraction 0.0479 (2024)
- Tuberculosis incidence 181 per 100,000 people (2024)
- Maternal mortality ratio 409.79 per 100,000 live births (2023)
- Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel 75.8% (2025)
- Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk 202.19 per 1,000 people (2024)
- Total official development assistance to medical research and basic 5,713 million constant US$ (2024)
- Population 0-24 60.8% (2011)
- Tuberculosis prevalence rate 262.01 per 1000,000 population, WHO (2011)
- Prevalence of undernourishment 237 population (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Africa?
- Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Africa was 5,948 million constant US$ in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total official development assistance to medical research and basic recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7,388 million constant US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest total official development assistance to medical research and basic recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 830.1 million constant US$ in 2002.
- How does Africa rank for total official development assistance to medical research and basic?
- Africa ranks 2nd out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is total official development assistance to medical research and basic rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors, gross disbursement, by recipient countries (millions of constant 2024 United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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