Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) was 1.19 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.19 billion current US$
Change on year
down 19.1%
World rank
5th
of 32 countries
All-time high
3.81 billion current US$
in 2015
All-time low
57.87 million current US$
in 1970
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries in United Kingdom, 1960–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, net oda provided, to the least developed countries in United Kingdom stood at 1.19 billion current US$.
The figure is down 19.1% on the previous year and down 66.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda provided, to the least developed countries in United Kingdom peaked at 3.81 billion current US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 57.87 million current US$, in 1970.
That places United Kingdom 5th out of 32 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.89 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 93.74 million current US$ | +34.1% |
| 1962 | 106.77 million current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1963 | 96.76 million current US$ | -9.4% |
| 1964 | 140.62 million current US$ | +45.3% |
| 1965 | 131.56 million current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1966 | 139.32 million current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 133.19 million current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1968 | 76.12 million current US$ | -42.8% |
| 1969 | 71.54 million current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1970 | 57.87 million current US$ | -19.1% |
| 1971 | 71.78 million current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1972 | 88.00 million current US$ | +22.6% |
| 1973 | 81.48 million current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1974 | 101.65 million current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1975 | 147.37 million current US$ | +45.0% |
| 1976 | 131.90 million current US$ | -10.5% |
| 1977 | 161.11 million current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1978 | 257.02 million current US$ | +59.5% |
| 1979 | 363.03 million current US$ | +41.2% |
| 1980 | 426.21 million current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1981 | 373.70 million current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1982 | 296.81 million current US$ | -20.6% |
| 1983 | 248.74 million current US$ | -16.2% |
| 1984 | 222.31 million current US$ | -10.6% |
| 1985 | 273.94 million current US$ | +23.2% |
| 1986 | 278.73 million current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 363.36 million current US$ | +30.4% |
| 1988 | 506.52 million current US$ | +39.4% |
| 1989 | 475.33 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 462.68 million current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1991 | 564.89 million current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1992 | 583.94 million current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 407.53 million current US$ | -30.2% |
| 1994 | 568.24 million current US$ | +39.4% |
| 1995 | 557.13 million current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 565.74 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 558.36 million current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 686.31 million current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1999 | 630.85 million current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2000 | 1.01 billion current US$ | +60.9% |
| 2001 | 1.07 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 861.41 million current US$ | -19.6% |
| 2003 | 1.36 billion current US$ | +58.3% |
| 2004 | 2.20 billion current US$ | +61.4% |
| 2005 | 1.75 billion current US$ | -20.5% |
| 2006 | 2.15 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2007 | 2.32 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 2.57 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 2.56 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 2.60 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 3.34 billion current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2012 | 3.04 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 3.55 billion current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2014 | 3.80 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 3.81 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 3.17 billion current US$ | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 3.32 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 3.19 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 3.46 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 2.94 billion current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2021 | 1.90 billion current US$ | -35.5% |
| 2022 | 1.48 billion current US$ | -22.3% |
| 2023 | 1.19 billion current US$ | -19.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.19 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 231.02 million current US$, 5.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.19 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 159.73 million current US$, 7.5× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 105.95 million current US$ | 69.89 million current US$ | 140.62 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 146.12 million current US$ | 57.87 million current US$ | 363.03 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 346.56 million current US$ | 222.31 million current US$ | 506.52 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 558.57 million current US$ | 407.53 million current US$ | 686.31 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.79 billion current US$ | 861.41 million current US$ | 2.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.33 billion current US$ | 2.60 billion current US$ | 3.81 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.88 billion current US$ | 1.19 billion current US$ | 2.94 billion current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More development goals data for United Kingdom
- Red List Index 0.9592 index (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.4861 per 100,000 people (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 3,800 constant US$ (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 280 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 271 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 157 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 171 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 263 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 335 (2025)
- Infant deaths 2,835 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net oda provided, to the least developed countries in United Kingdom?
- Net oda provided, to the least developed countries in United Kingdom was 1.19 billion current US$ in 2023, according to Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
- What is the highest net oda provided, to the least developed countries recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 3.81 billion current US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest net oda provided, to the least developed countries recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.87 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for net oda provided, to the least developed countries?
- United Kingdom ranks 5th out of 32 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net oda provided, to the least developed countries rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), published as part of Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net Official development assistance (ODA) comprises grants or loans to developing countries and territories on the OECD/DAC list of aid recipients that are undertaken by the official sector with promotion of economic development and welfare as the main objective and at concessional financial terms. The list of least developed countries (LDCs) has been agreed by the General Assembly, on the recommendation of the Committee for Development Policy, Economic and Social Council.