Does Germany give or receive foreign aid?

Germany is both a donor and a recipient of foreign aid. Germany gives significant amounts of money to developing countries, but also receives some foreign aid from other countries.

According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Germany was the third largest donor of official development assistance (ODA) in 2021, providing $25.5 billion. This represented 0.75% of Germany's gross national income (GNI). The largest recipients of German aid were Afghanistan, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey.

Germany also received some foreign aid in 2021, primarily from the European Union (EU). The EU provided Germany with $1.7 billion in grants and loans. This assistance was used to support various projects, such as infrastructure development, environmental protection, and social welfare programs.

Overall, Germany is a net donor of foreign aid. In 2021, Germany provided more foreign aid than it received.