Bilateral, sector-allocable ODA to basic social … commitments in France
France: Bilateral, sector-allocable ODA to basic social … commitments was 4.4% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Bilateral, sector-allocable ODA to basic social services in France, 1995–2015
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 % of bilateral ODA commitments.
Analysis
The most recent figure for bilateral, sector-allocable oda to basic social services in France is 4.4%, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 27.5% on the previous year and up 136.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bilateral, sector-allocable oda to basic social services in France peaked at 10.9% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 1996.
France ranks 22nd of 26 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Bilateral, sector-allocable ODA to basic social … commitments in France, year by year
| Year | % of bilateral ODA commitments | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6.0% | — |
| 1996 | 1.4% | -76.2% |
| 1997 | 3.4% | +135.7% |
| 1998 | 1.6% | -52.9% |
| 1999 | 2.6% | +62.8% |
| 2000 | 3.7% | +43.0% |
| 2001 | 3.6% | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 4.0% | +9.5% |
| 2003 | 4.4% | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 5.6% | +28.0% |
| 2005 | 1.9% | -66.7% |
| 2006 | 4.4% | +137.8% |
| 2007 | 6.0% | +34.7% |
| 2008 | 10.2% | +71.9% |
| 2009 | 10.9% | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 7.8% | -28.6% |
| 2011 | 9.3% | +18.9% |
| 2012 | 8.4% | -9.9% |
| 2013 | 5.1% | -39.3% |
| 2014 | 6.1% | +19.7% |
| 2015 | 4.4% | -27.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 4.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.3%, 42% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- France's 4.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.4%, 47% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.0% | 1.4% | 6.0% | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.5% | 1.9% | 10.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.8% | 4.4% | 9.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
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- Manufacturing value added per capita 4,046 constant US$ (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 146 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 144 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 12 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 85 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 247 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 309 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is bilateral, sector-allocable oda to basic social services in France?
- Bilateral, sector-allocable oda to basic social services in France was 4.4% in 2015, 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, sector-allocable oda to basic social services recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 10.9% in 2009.
- What is the lowest bilateral, sector-allocable oda to basic social services recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 1996.
- How does France rank for bilateral, sector-allocable oda to basic social services?
- France ranks 22nd out of 26 countries with data for 2015.
- Is bilateral, sector-allocable oda to basic social services rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 136.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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, sector-allocable ODA to basic social services (% of bilateral ODA commitments). 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. Total sector-allocable aid is the sum of aid that can be assigned to specific sectors or multisector activities. Basic social services consists of, primary education, basic life skills for youth and adults and early childhood education, basic health care, basic health infrastructure, basic nutrition, infectious disease control, health education and health personnel development, population policy and administrative management, reproductive health care, family planning, sexually transmitted disease (STD) control including HIV/AIDS, personnel development (population & reproductive health), basic drinking water supply and basic sanitation, and multi-sector aid for basic social services.