Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in India
India: Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships was 56.72 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in India, 2006–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in India is 56.72 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and up 204.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in India peaked at 69.50 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.23 million, in 2006.
India ranks 2nd of 146 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1.23 million | — |
| 2007 | 2.51 million | +103.8% |
| 2008 | 16.18 million | +543.9% |
| 2009 | 18.80 million | +16.2% |
| 2010 | 23.11 million | +22.9% |
| 2011 | 20.84 million | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 20.24 million | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 24.07 million | +18.9% |
| 2014 | 18.64 million | -22.5% |
| 2015 | 17.86 million | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 12.32 million | -31.0% |
| 2017 | 18.03 million | +46.3% |
| 2018 | 21.93 million | +21.6% |
| 2019 | 30.76 million | +40.3% |
| 2020 | 30.95 million | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 22.42 million | -27.6% |
| 2022 | 69.50 million | +210.0% |
| 2023 | 59.72 million | -14.1% |
| 2024 | 56.72 million | -5.0% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 56.72 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.06 million, 9.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 56.72 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 10.63 million, 5.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in India changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +543.9% | 2.51 million | 16.18 million |
| 2022 | +210.0% | 22.42 million | 69.50 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.68 million | 1.23 million | 18.80 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 20.78 million | 12.32 million | 30.76 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.86 million | 22.42 million | 69.50 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.38 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.88 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in India?
- Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in India was 56.72 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 69.50 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 million in 2006.
- How does India rank for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships?
- India ranks 2nd out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 204.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships, constant US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release