Data on official bilateral loans and aid loans from countries around the world, with graphs of the top countries

External debt

Abstract

In recent years, India has emerged as the largest recipient of official bilateral loans, reaching 29.4 billion USD in fiscal year 2021.75. This trend reflects India’s increasing reliance on foreign aid for infrastructure, social development, and poverty alleviation. Historically, India has attracted significant aid from countries like Japan, the US, and multilateral organizations, with a focus on long-term development projects. The aid often comes with favorable terms but has raised concerns over debt sustainability, especially as India continues to expand its economic and geopolitical influence.

Official bilateral loans aid loans

From 2004.75 to 2021.75, India has been a significant recipient of public bilateral loans, peaking at 38 billion USD in 2006.75. Since then, India has maintained a steady flow of aid, reaching 77.4% of its peak in 2021.75. The country has used these loans to finance large-scale infrastructure and development projects, particularly in energy, transportation, and social services. While aid remains crucial, India’s growing economy and international influence suggest a shift toward more diversified funding sources, including private investments and multilateral loans, to complement bilateral assistance.

Official bilateral loans aid loans
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The maximum is 38GUSD[2006.75] of India, and the current value is about 77.4%

Official bilateral loans aid loans(around the world)

Between 2004.75 and 2021.75, India’s official bilateral loans peaked at 38 billion USD in 2006.75. By 2021, India was receiving 77.4% of that peak, reflecting a steady but gradually decreasing trend in aid loan inflows. These loans have been instrumental in funding critical infrastructure, development projects, and poverty reduction initiatives. However, as India’s economy grows, it has increasingly diversified its funding sources, with greater reliance on private sector investment and multilateral financing, while still maintaining significant aid support from bilateral partners like Japan and the US.

Official bilateral loans aid loans(around the world)
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The maximum is 38GUSD[2006.75] of India, and the current value is about 77.4%

Official bilateral loans aid loans (worldwide, latest year)

In 2021.75, India received the largest share of official bilateral loans, totaling 29.4 billion USD, a significant portion of the global total of 193 billion USD. The average loan size across recipient countries was 1.62 billion USD. This reflects India’s continued reliance on aid for infrastructure and development projects, though its growing economy suggests a shift towards more diversified funding sources, including private and multilateral finance. The trend indicates a gradual decrease in aid dependency as India strengthens its economic standing, while still attracting substantial bilateral loans.

Official bilateral loans aid loans (worldwide, latest year)
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The maximum is 29.4GUSD of India, the average is 1.62GUSD, and the total is 193GUSD

Official bilateral loans aid loans (worldwide, latest year)

In 2021.75, India received the highest amount of public bilateral loans for cross-border financing, totaling 29.4 billion USD, a significant portion of the global total of 193 billion USD. The average loan across countries was 1.65 billion USD, highlighting India’s prominence in aid financing. These loans primarily support infrastructure, development, and poverty reduction initiatives. While India remains a major recipient, the data suggests a shift toward more diversified sources of funding, as India’s economy grows and it increasingly attracts private investments alongside bilateral aid.

Official bilateral loans aid loans (worldwide, latest year)
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The maximum is 29.4GUSD of India, the average is 1.66GUSD, and the total is 192GUSD

Reference

The World Bank – Joint External Debt Hub

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