Bilateral ODA commitments that is untied (current US$) in United States
United States: Bilateral ODA commitments that is untied (current US$) was 21.25 billion current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Bilateral ODA commitments that is untied in United States, 1990–2010
Source: Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, bilateral oda commitments that is untied in United States stood at 21.25 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 10.8% on the previous year and up 1,350.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bilateral oda commitments that is untied in United States peaked at 21.52 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.47 billion current US$, in 1996.
That places United States 1st out of 22 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Bilateral ODA commitments that is untied (current US$) in United States, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.80 billion current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 11.21 billion current US$ | -18.8% |
| 1992 | 3.31 billion current US$ | -70.5% |
| 1993 | 3.31 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.64 billion current US$ | -50.5% |
| 1996 | 1.47 billion current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2006 | 7.75 billion current US$ | +428.8% |
| 2007 | 15.47 billion current US$ | +99.7% |
| 2008 | 21.52 billion current US$ | +39.1% |
| 2009 | 19.18 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 21.25 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 21.25 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.21 billion current US$, 17.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.79 billion current US$ | 1.47 billion current US$ | 13.80 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 15.98 billion current US$ | 7.75 billion current US$ | 21.52 billion current US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | 21.25 billion current US$ | 21.25 billion current US$ | 21.25 billion current US$ | 1 |
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- Manufacturing value added per capita 6,933 constant US$ (2025)
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- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 195 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 102 (2025)
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- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 89 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is bilateral oda commitments that is untied in United States?
- Bilateral oda commitments that is untied in United States was 21.25 billion current US$ in 2010, according to Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a.
- What is the highest bilateral oda commitments that is untied recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 21.52 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest bilateral oda commitments that is untied recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 billion current US$ in 1996.
- How does United States rank for bilateral oda commitments that is untied?
- United States ranks 1st out of 22 countries with data for 2010.
- Is bilateral oda commitments that is untied rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,350.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a, published as part of Bilateral ODA commitments that is untied (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Bilateral official development assistance (ODA) commitments are firm obligations, expressed in writing and backed by the necessary funds, undertaken by official bilateral donors to provide specified assistance to a recipient country or a multilateral organization. Bilateral commitments are recorded in the full amount of expected transfer, irrespective of the time required for completing disbursements. Untied bilateral official development assistance is assistance from country to country for which the associated goods and services may be fully and freely procured in substantially all countries. OECD DAC.