Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries 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

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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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 2 Japan 3.95 billion current US$ compare
  2. 3 Germany 2.94 billion current US$ compare
  3. 4 France 1.90 billion current US$ compare
  4. 6 Canada 1.06 billion current US$ compare
  5. 7 Sweden 1.01 billion current US$ compare
  6. 8 Norway 807.09 million current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 32 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Net ODA provided, to the least developed countries (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
32 places, 1,495 data points, 1960–2023
Last refreshed

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.