How much does Canada spend on foreign aid? (2024–25)

🇨🇦 Canada · 2024–25

Canada reported C$13.4 billion in international assistance in 2024–25. That is about 2.4% of federal spending, or roughly $24 of every $1,000.

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Top 20 destination countries

These 20 countries account for C$5.54 billion (41% of the total). The rest is regional, global or not tied to a country.

UkraineC$3.11 billion
EthiopiaC$265.1 million
HaitiC$168.2 million
PalestineC$167 million
Democratic Republic of CongoC$157.4 million
BangladeshC$148.2 million
MozambiqueC$134 million
NigeriaC$127.1 million
TanzaniaC$123.7 million
South SudanC$114.4 million
MaliC$114.3 million
SyriaC$112.7 million
PakistanC$110.5 million
SudanC$110.5 million
KenyaC$101.2 million
EcuadorC$97.8 million
GhanaC$97.6 million
LebanonC$96 million
SenegalC$93 million
IndonesiaC$88.8 million

Totals include bilateral aid and Canada’s imputed share of multilateral funding. Source: Global Affairs Canada statistical report 2024–25 ↗ and Canada Annual Financial Report 2024–25 ↗

Quick answers

How much does Canada spend on foreign aid?

Global Affairs Canada reported C$13.4 billion in international assistance for 2024–25 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025).

What share of the federal budget is foreign aid?

About 2.4% of the C$547.3 billion the federal government spent in 2024–25.

Which country gets the most Canadian aid?

Ukraine, at about C$3.11 billion in 2024–25, by far the largest single destination.

Is all of it cash given to other governments?

No. It includes grants, loans and other instruments, plus money sent through international organizations such as the UN and World Bank. Much of the total is not tied to one country.

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