Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Total official development assistance to medical research and basic was 5,326 million constant US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,326 million constant US$
Change on year
down 5.5%
Rank
4th
of 28 groups
All-time high
7,015 million constant US$
in 2022
All-time low
725.49 million constant US$
in 2002
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million constant US$.
Analysis
In 2024, total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 5,326 million constant US$.
The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 7,015 million constant US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 725.49 million constant US$, in 2002.
That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 4th out of 28 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | million constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 921.19 million constant US$ | — |
| 2001 | 870.58 million constant US$ | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 725.49 million constant US$ | -16.7% |
| 2003 | 873.68 million constant US$ | +20.4% |
| 2004 | 1,090 million constant US$ | +24.8% |
| 2005 | 1,497 million constant US$ | +37.3% |
| 2006 | 1,791 million constant US$ | +19.6% |
| 2007 | 2,038 million constant US$ | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 2,567 million constant US$ | +26.0% |
| 2009 | 2,708 million constant US$ | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 3,179 million constant US$ | +17.4% |
| 2011 | 3,295 million constant US$ | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 3,920 million constant US$ | +19.0% |
| 2013 | 4,986 million constant US$ | +27.2% |
| 2014 | 4,804 million constant US$ | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 5,338 million constant US$ | +11.1% |
| 2016 | 5,347 million constant US$ | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,694 million constant US$ | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 5,140 million constant US$ | -9.7% |
| 2019 | 6,111 million constant US$ | +18.9% |
| 2020 | 6,147 million constant US$ | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 6,424 million constant US$ | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 7,015 million constant US$ | +9.2% |
| 2023 | 5,636 million constant US$ | -19.7% |
| 2024 | 5,326 million constant US$ | -5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,508 million constant US$ | 725.49 million constant US$ | 2,708 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,781 million constant US$ | 3,179 million constant US$ | 6,111 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,110 million constant US$ | 5,326 million constant US$ | 7,015 million constant US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- 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
- 6 United Republic of Tanzania 278.94 million constant US$ compare
- 7 Kenya 273.6 million constant US$ compare
More health data for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Under-five mortality rate, by sex 57.92 per 1,000 live births (2024)
- Infant mortality rate 40.68 per 1,000 live births (2024)
- Neonatal mortality rate 23.56 per 1,000 live births (2024)
- Tuberculosis incidence 209 per 100,000 people (2024)
- Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population, by sex 0.3125 per 1000 uninfected pop (2024)
- Universal health coverage (UHC) service coverage index, 2025 48 index (2023)
- Maternal mortality ratio 313.13 per 100,000 live births (2023)
- Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel 76.6% (2025)
- Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk 189.91 per 1,000 people (2024)
- Adolescent birth rate 2.89 per 1,000 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Total official development assistance to medical research and basic in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 5,326 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 Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 7,015 million constant US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest total official development assistance to medical research and basic recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 725.49 million constant US$ in 2002.
- How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for total official development assistance to medical research and basic?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 4th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is total official development assistance to medical research and basic rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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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