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Most U.S. foreign aid goes to individual countries


Most U.S. foreign aid goes to individual countries
U.S. foreign aid disbursed, by recipient type and fiscal year
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Note: Federal fiscal years begin Oct. 1 and end Sept. 30.
Source: ForeignAssistance.gov, updated July 1, 2026.
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Most U.S. foreign aid goes to individual countries
U.S. foreign aid disbursed, by recipient type and fiscal year
CategoryAmountShare
Global programs$12,520,140,00226.5%
Individual countries or territories$31,175,504,60365.9%
Regional programs$3,622,205,4327.7%

Note: Federal fiscal years begin Oct. 1 and end Sept. 30.
Source: ForeignAssistance.gov, updated July 1, 2026.
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